Sectorguard is a rapidly expanding company (huge increases in turnover, profits and net assets) and despite this the share price has stayed around the 2.75p level. The shares are bound to rise (in my opinion) but when? Does anyone have any opinions?

not going so well today ???

GG

Not a reflection on SGD. All of my small caps. have taken a plunge today, apart from OMH oddly enough (as this has historically been the first to stumble).

OG

It's gone quiet on this thread, what's the thinking on SGD? Now would seem to be a good time to buy-in / top-up.

This is a good a time as any - SGD aren't going to move until the next news comes along (but that could be tomorrow for all we know).

There's plenty of chatter about more acquisitions coming up this year, so that will help to highlight the company to more investors and should boost the price. The company is looking good on fundamentals and just needs to prove continued growth for a bit longer before it really takes off.

Thx. I'm looking for a couple of longer-term safe(ish) bets and have been watching SGD for a while so will probably dip in tomorrow.

I got in last year and still feel the party hasn't even started yet. All the news and info points higher and higher. If we hit a problem (not impossible) let's deal with it when it arises. This one to date has all the the signs of a real growth stock. I'm as happy as I could be with this one. I'll be the first to share my worries should the story change. I am up 133% in less than a year (1.95p 11/04/03). Hold on to your SGD and your trousers, we are set for take off.

Why the selling of SGD this morning, cant find any news, can anyone shed any light?

MMs trying to encourage buyers due to the lack of news. They'll be back up again on miniscule volume when the overall market regains its upward trend.

Prophet..got in last May and agree with your comments entirely,
happy to hold these LONG TERM. Not the most exciting share but
'Safe as Houses'!!! With more acquisitions to come and a healthy turnover
you're right 'the party hasn't yet started', gonna top up soonish for
when it does....STRONG HOLD

ps...ironically, waiting on WGT results (held since last June) B4 getting
more SGD, just noticed you on their thread Prophet, do you still hold?

fredandfreeda

I have topped up twice on WGT at 2.5p and just don't have any cash spare to buy some more. It is my biggest single investment so it has to perform this year!! I do expect some contract news soon and I can only hope that the results will confirm the story to date. WGT has real potential in my view. Apologies for being off topic re SGD.

Nice one prophet, fingers crossed m8 - best of luck!

fredandfreeda

would hope to see SGD on the move again soon. We need some news to retain folks interests. I also think WGT are just about to breakout. Might be a good spring!

SectorGuard PLC
31 March 2004

SectorGuard plc ('the Company')

First Acquisition of 2004

Overview:

200k acquisition of the alarm response, keyholding and mobile patrol
business of Abbott Security Services Limited
Expected to have a significant impact on the Company's bottom line
First acquisition of current year
Part of SectorGuard's active on-going expansion strategy

SectorGuard Plc, the AIM listed manned guarding solutions provider, has acquired
the alarm response, keyholding and mobile patrol business of Abbot Security
Services ('Abbott') for a cash consideration of 200,000.

SectorGuard Chief Executive David Marks said: 'Abbott has a solid reputation of
providing high quality security services with a high density of work in London.
Three years ago we acquired its manned guarding business, which has contributed
significantly to our status as a leading supplier of security services in London
and the Home Counties.

'Our strategy of acquisition is built on developing a solid client base and good
reputation. To maximise these acquisitions value, we initiate a method of
tapered payment in order to make sure that the company doesn't over pay for
assets that don't perform. With this in mind, some of our acquisitions haven't
performed as well as anticipated, which although disappointing has enabled us to
both fund this deal in cash and replace the anticipated profits from the
underperforming parts of the business.

'We remain committed to our business model of building a company through
acquisition and organic growth. We continue to explore other opportunities, to
build a company that provides comprehensive and competitive security solutions
nationally.'

SectorGuard, founded in 1998, supplies manned guarding solutions for an
expanding range of clients including Shell International, Birkbeck College, The
London Borough of Camden, CGNU and Sun Life. Its services encompass static
guards, mobile patrols and key holding and alarm response.

Issued on behalf of SectorGuard Plc by St Brides Media & Finance Ltd, 46 Bedford
Row, London WC1R 4LR.


Contacts:

David Marks SectorGuard Plc Tel: 01279 724 777
Isabel Crossley St Brides Media & Finance Tel: 020 7242 4477


This information is provided by RNS
The company news service from the London Stock Exchange

expect sideways movement until next set of results which will be july time worth hanging onto until then

results due 26/6 should see some positive movement driven before and after results IMHO worth 5p upwards

Interim results according to SGD website will be announced on Monday 21st June.

Overview

Operating profit before amortisation up 42% to 465,888 on turnover of
7,071,631 up 56%


Net assets up 31% to 4,416,632


Appointed as preferred security services supplier to the London
Universities Purchasing Consortium


Acquisition of the keyholding and mobile patrol contracts of Abbot
Security Services on 1 April adds significantly to the mobile patrol
division.

'This first six months has produced good results with increases in turnover and
profits as well as recognition of our high client service levels with increased
organic growth and the award of preferred supplier status to the London
Universities Purchasing Consortium. The acquisition of the mobile patrol and key
holding business of Abbot Security Services on 1 April will further enhance our
service offering in London.

I am particularly pleased that we have continued to improve the quality of
service offered to clients and staff alike and maintained a high staff retention
rate during this growth phase of the Company. This is not only rewarding in the
short term but I feel it will stand us in good stead when facing the challenges
and opportunities arising from the licensing of security officers when this is
imposed on the manned guarding sector. '

David Marks

Chief Executive

Chairman's statement

I am pleased to announce our results for the six months ended 31 March 2004,
which show turnover up 56% to 7,071,631 (2003: 4,528,045), operating profit
before amortisation up 42% to 465,888 (2003: 328,783) and pre-tax profits up
45% to 306,759 (2003: 211,437).

http://www.uk-wire.com/cgi-bin/articles/200406210700029202z.html

good set of results deserves high rating should get comment in shares mag this week they were buyer in small cap area

1m+ of full year profit with 50% GYOY should have higher P/E than 8 ??? IMHO

tipped in shares mag few weeks ago so will get some exposure