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CFA CAPITAL - EXCITING YEAR AHEAD (DGT)     

SueHelen - 31 Mar 2004 10:42

Final Results Due In March 2005.

http://www.cityfin.co.uk
Trades over 450,000 shares are delayed in reporting by 1 Hour.

One of City Financial Associates (CFP's) main operating goals is to bring fledgling companies to the market. With the depressed stock market over the last few years many potential clients have deffered entry to the LSE. Markets have now turned and the reality of a sucession of new floatations is growing. CFP are well positioned to enjoy the rewards that will be benefited to them in this growing market place.

Why the EXCITEMENT - will here are the reasons why I think we're on a winner.

1) My motto is when it's comes to investing there are three things. Management, management and management. With any good investment - the management should be the driving force in a company. Can they cut the mustard, are they dynamic, do they have good contacts? I think so if you read the following profile.

Stephen Barclay, Executive Chairman

Stephen Barclay, aged 61, qualified as a Chartered Accountant in 1964 with Robson Rhodes before obtaining an MBA degree from Wharton Business School in 1967. In 1989, after a career during which he reorganised various companies, he established City Financial Associates Plc (formerly Clifton Financial Associates Plc) to provide corporate finance advice to small to medium sized private and public companies. In August 1998, City Financial Associates Plc was purchased by Talisman House Plc (now Seymour Pierce Group Plc) where he became group executive chairman. In December 1998, Talisman House Plc purchased an institutional stockbroker, Seymour Pierce Limited, where he became executive chairman. He resigned as a director of Seymour Pierce Group Plc and various other group companies at the end of March 2001 to found CFA Capital Group Plc. He is a director of a number of public companies including MICE Group Plc and Talisman First Venture Capital Trust Plc and is a governor of the London School of Economics and Political Science.

John Shaw, Executive Director

John Shaw, aged 54, qualified as a Chartered Accountant in 1975 with Touche Ross & Co in London. Subsequently he spent two years seconded to the Quotations Department of the London Stock Exchange returning to Touche Ross & Co to join the Corporate Finance Group until 1982. After a period as a sole practitioner, he joined Chase Investment Bank Limited in 1985, was appointed a director and founded the Equity Investment Group, formed to invest in unquoted companies. In 1990 he joined Henry Ansbacher & Co Limited as an Assistant Director of Corporate Finance. He started working with City Financial Associates Plc in early 1995 and was appointed a director in December 1996. He was appointed a director of Seymour Pierce Limited in December 1998 where he was initially Head of Corporate Finance and latterly Head of Private Equity. He resigned from Seymour Pierce Limited and various other group companies at the end of March 2001 to found CFA Capital Group Plc.

2) They have turned a 2 million loss into nearly a profit if you ignore costs for discontinuing operations - that some turn around.

3) With only small market capital of 3.83M it's feasible to suggest they could make a good profit this year as they have already got off to a good start signing more clients.

A profit of half million would give a pe ratio of 7.66

1 million a pe ratio of 3.83

1.5 million a pe ratio of 2.55

2 million a pe ratio of 1.91.

So it would only take a small profit to make this company super undervalued. Consider the possibility they could achieve a 2 million profit this year, which is the least, I expect, we could be looking at a share price of 7p. YES THAT'S 7P (An average p/e for the sector is 16.) Even with a profit of only 1 million that's still an upside of 3.5p.

3) Consider the fact that some of their clients pay their fee by way of giving large share holdings to CFP. All it would take is two or three creamy companies to give them valuable portfolio holding which they could cash in at a substantial return.

4) The IPO is sector has already increased three fold this year. More and more companies are coming into AIM and from abroad then ever before. Rules have changed where foreign companies can use a fast track scheme to get on board more quickly then ever before. I'm sure CFA Associates are well positioned to benefit with this increase in volume.

5) We could see a re-rating this year in this sector, which would be the cherry on the top.

I rest my case, to me this is a no brainer unless you want to wait for the next results for proof they have achieved profitability. If that's your cautious approach, fine but by then, you can then expect a much higher share price then now.

Major Shareholdings:
Stephen John Barclay 64,600,000 11.66%
Pershing Keen Noms Ltd 49,610,000 8.95%
John Richard Shaw 29,400,000 5.31%

RNS Number:9414C
CFA Capital Group PLC
15 September 2004

CFA Capital Group plc
Interim results for the 6 months ended 30 June 2004
CHAIRMAN'S STATEMENT

Highlights

* Nominated Adviser to 20 AIM companies - broker to 15 AIM companies

* Currently handling a number of AIM flotations and other major transactions

* Strong second-half order book - solid outlook for year

* Turnover for the period up 95% to #510,000 (6 months to 30 June 2003:
#262,000 from continuing operations)

* Losses before taxation of #58,000, (loss 6 months to 30 June 2003:
#208,000 from continuing operations)

* Currently recruiting to further strengthen team

Introduction
I am pleased to announce that CFA is now retained as Nominated Adviser to 20 AIM
companies and broker to 16 AIM companies. The company is currently working on a
number of AIM flotations and other major transactions, and as such has built a
strong order book for the second half of 2004. The fees generated by this
activity, taken together with our underlying retainer income and largely-fixed
overhead base, leaves us well-positioned for a satisfactory outcome to the year
as a whole.

Sharply reduced losses for the first half were achieved even though we had to
incur costs on two flotations that were not completed until July 2004 which
generated revenues of #225,000. These revenues were not recognised in the
results to 30 June 2004.

Turnover for the period nonetheless increased 95% to #510,000 (6 months to 30
June 2003: #262,000 from continuing operations), with losses before taxation of
#58,000 showing a marked improvement from #208,000 (6 months to June 2003 -
continuing operations).

Following the sale of CFA Securities Limited in 2003, CFA is now firmly focused
on servicing the needs of clients who are essentially AIM listed companies run
by entrepreneurs. We now have a team of eight, comprising executives and support
staff, providing corporate finance and broking advice. We are in the process of
recruiting further executives to join the team. This recruitment will ensure
client service levels are maintained as we meet the increasing demand for our
services.

In accordance with my statement on the results for the year to 31 December 2003,
CFA started the beginning of 2004 with a good pipeline of work and with a degree
of optimism that market conditions would enable these deals to be completed and
this was the case in the first quarter to 31 March 2004. However, in the second
quarter, in a number of cases transactions that we anticipated completing in the
first half have either been completed since the end of June or have been
deferred. This adversely affected our earlier expectations of financial
performance in the first half of the year.

Financial review
Despite these factors CFA achieved a creditable result in the first half.
Turnover was #510,000 (6 months ended 30 June 2003: #262,000 from continuing
operations), overheads (including plc running costs) were #609,000 (2003:
#458,000 on continuing operations) and the loss before taxation for the period
was #58,000 (6 months ended 2003: loss #208,000).

These results need to be seen in the context of our having completed the
flotation of Smallbone plc (admitted to AIM on 26 July) and Ragusa Capital plc
(admitted to AIM on 15 July). No income is taken into account in the period in
respect of these transactions, although a significant amount of the costs
relating to these flotations were incurred in the period.

CFA is now retained as Nominated Adviser to 20 AIM companies and retained Broker
to AIM 15 companies. Annualised recurring income currently totals over #340,000
representing approximately 30 per cent of total budgeted group costs, and we
anticipate that our level of retainers and this source of revenue will show a
significant increase by the year end. Our increasing base of retained clients
not only provides a source of recurring revenue but is also a prime source of
transactions.

On 27 May 2004 we announced a placing of 65 million new ordinary shares at a
price of 0.7p per share, to raise #441,340 net of expenses. As at 31 December
2003 the net assets of CFA Capital Group plc were #534,000. The impact of the
placing and the small loss in the period, has been to increase the Group's net
worth as at 30 June 2004 to #914,000, creating a sound financial base.

Current trading
We currently have a strong order book both in respect of a number of AIM
flotations and other transactions partially arising through our existing client
base. On the basis that we complete a good number of these transactions, we
anticipate a satisfactory outcome for the year as a whole.

Summary
On 31 July 2004, John Shaw stood down as a Director of CFA Capital Group plc and
all Group companies. John has worked with me for over 10 years and was a founder
shareholder of the Company in 2001. The Board thanks John for his significant
contribution and wishes him well for the future.

The Board also extends its thanks to the entire team for their efforts so far
this year.

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chartist2004 - 23 Apr 2004 10:21 - 226 of 1892

bosley - 23 Apr 2004 10:24 - 227 of 1892

CUMMON!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

thesaurus - 23 Apr 2004 12:36 - 228 of 1892

2p has to be the next target next week, especially with all the hype slowly creeping in

SueHelen - 23 Apr 2004 13:37 - 229 of 1892

Volume at 32.4 million already again today and some very big buys have been reported around 1.2 pence. I can see these getting near 2 pence next week.

bosley - 23 Apr 2004 13:47 - 230 of 1892

you could be right suehelen . monday 26th alltrue investments is supposed to float on aim . cfp is handing the float. should up the profile a little. do you know if they are also getting a stake in the company ?

SueHelen - 23 Apr 2004 13:59 - 231 of 1892

Yes I believe they are getting a stake. Do not know exact amount. Will try and find out later on.

deadfred - 23 Apr 2004 14:13 - 232 of 1892

sue i might have to eat my words here and beg for forgivness to the anointed one
2p might just be round the corner after all if the share is going for .012 just now and were .0078 begining of week what do the mm know that we dont

thesaurus - 23 Apr 2004 16:10 - 233 of 1892

Nice little push at the end coming through now. up a notch again 0.2

deadfred - 23 Apr 2004 17:11 - 234 of 1892

what do u think next week hold anyone got any ideas

overgrowth - 23 Apr 2004 19:45 - 235 of 1892

Deadfred, the MMs are getting seriously short on stock. We could see 2p by the end of next week. CFP have had a huge percentage rise this week which will have attracted financial commentators in the press. Any news this weekend will attract more buyers and with not many shares to sell, the price will be hiked up very quickly - touching 1.5p is possible on Monday alone.

There are likely to be small dips mid week to shake out the feint hearted few - worth holding your resolve IMHO. I topped up first thing today with a few more intended as a short term trade, although with continued upside next week, these will be converted into at least a 1-2 year hold. If other investors have the same idea, then available shares will be kept out of the market and the price will continue to rise. Onwards and upwards!

OG

SueHelen - 24 Apr 2004 12:05 - 236 of 1892

Investtech Analysis:

Positive Candidate (Short term) - Apr 23, 2004
Has risen 372% since the bottom on 18 Dec 2003 at 0.25. Has broken the rising trend up, which indicates an even stronger rising rate. RSI is, however, overbought. The stock can still rise further, and we should see a decreasing RSI before this is used as a negative signal. Positive volume balance, i.e. high volume in days of rising prices and low volume in days of falling prices, strengthens the stock in the short term. The stock has support at p 0.62. High Risk. The average difference between the highest and lowest price of a moving trading month is 44%.

SueHelen - 24 Apr 2004 12:06 - 237 of 1892

Positive Candidate (Medium term) - Apr 23, 2004
Has risen 538% since the bottom on 24 Mar 2003 at 0.19. Is within a rising trend, which indicates a continued growth. RSI is, however, overbought. The stock can still rise further, and we should see a decreasing RSI before this is used as a negative signal. The volume balance is positive and strengthens the stock in the short term. The stock has support at p 0.41. High Risk. The average difference between the highest and lowest price of a moving trading month is 44%.

SueHelen - 24 Apr 2004 12:07 - 238 of 1892

Positive Candidate (Long term) - Apr 23, 2004
Has risen 538% since the bottom on 24 Mar 2003 at 0.19. Has broken the rising trend up, which indicates an even stronger rising rate. Positive volume balance, i.e. high volume in days of rising prices and low volume in days of falling prices, strengthens the stock further in the short term. High Risk. The average difference between the highest and lowest price of a moving trading month is 44%.

thesaurus - 24 Apr 2004 15:37 - 239 of 1892

High risk is mentioned alot above sue helen

deadfred - 24 Apr 2004 22:30 - 240 of 1892

as i said when i bought it

its a good day to die

if its hight risk its high gain
so ride the coaster or get off but not before end of week

deadfred - 25 Apr 2004 20:59 - 241 of 1892

ok get your wings on cause this is going to fly high
read what you can on this one because it all says go go go

chartist2004 - 25 Apr 2004 22:14 - 242 of 1892

CFP -: Will this be the 'Durlacher' of this decade? + 21000% in 4 yrs!:o)

overgrowth - 25 Apr 2004 22:29 - 243 of 1892

Chartist - it's good to dream, but I think that this one will "only" be a 40-bagger in 4 years time lol!.

Looks as though we're in for a wild week - with some large rises and dips along the way.

chartist2004 - 25 Apr 2004 23:20 - 244 of 1892

Overgrowth - You could be right, only a 40 bagger that will do for a start! 235,750 nice!! :o)

thesaurus - 26 Apr 2004 06:58 - 245 of 1892

Rise and shine. Today could be another special day!! Anybody find anything in the weekend papers on this or are people still unaware of this goldmine
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