Trying to pick a company with turn around potential in the share price.
With the share price still close to long-term support 275p,UK Mail
looks quite capable of delivering some welcome portfolio profits.




https://www.ukmail.com/


The UK Mail Group (formerly known as Business Post Group) is the largest independent parcels, mail and logistics services company within the UK, offering innovative delivery solutions both locally and worldwide.


Over the past 40 years we have built up a business offering that we believe is second to none. With a national network of more than 55 sites and 2500 vehicles we are able to offer business customers an unique integrated service with a full range of time-sensitive and secure delivery options for parcels, letters and pallets – all of which can be tailored specifically to meet the needs of your business.

Over the past 40 years we have built up a business offering that we believe is second to none and our loyal customers now range from multinationals such as 02 and Talk Talk to family run businesses like Northamptonshire based Podington Garden Centre.

A dynamic and forward thinking company, UK Mail is committed to pushing the boundaries of the postal and express parcel delivery markets and continues to launch a range of innovative delivery solutions.

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9 October 2012

UK Mail Group plc

Pre-Close Trading Update



UK Mail Group plc today issues the following pre-close trading update for the half year ended 30 September 2012.



Overall performance in the first half of the year has been satisfactory and in line with our expectations, with the trends we experienced in the first quarter continuing into the second quarter.



Reported Group revenues for the first half are expected to show an increase of some 13% compared to the same period in the previous year. Adjusting for the increase in Royal Mail prices implemented on 2 April 2012 and there having been one less working day than in the same period in the previous year, underlying Group revenues increased by some 10%.



Our Mail business continued to show good revenue growth both on an absolute and underlying basis driven by strong customer retention and new customer wins. This business remains well positioned in its market with a good pipeline of new business opportunities.



Our Parcels business again showed good revenue growth, based on continued volume increases compared to the prior year. This performance reflects the benefits of recent customer wins although we continue to see an ongoing mix change towards B2C.



Our Courier business saw a decline in revenues as expected. Our Pallets business again achieved revenue growth albeit in challenging operating conditions.



We expect the economic backdrop to remain challenging into 2013 and the pricing environment to stay competitive. We are continuing to plan accordingly, with tight control of our costs remaining a key focus. We have leading and differentiated positions in our markets, a highly competitive business model, and the Group remains in a sound financial position, all of which gives us confidence for the future.



The Group will report its interim results for the half year ended 30 September 2012 on 21 November 2012.



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The Group will report its interim results for the half year ended 30 September 2012 on 21 November 2012.

Half Yearly Report

#Highlights



· Group revenues up 11.9% to £225.7m (2011: £201.6m)

o Mail revenues up 23.6% to £115.9m (2011: £93.8m)

o Parcels revenues up 4.4% to £87.2m (2011: £83.5m)



· Group profit before tax (before exceptional items) up 7.8% to £7.3m (2011: £6.8m)



· Group profit before tax (reported) up 21.4% to £7.3m (2011: £6.0m)



· Strong balance sheet, net cash at period end of £15.7m (2011: £11.6m)



· Interim dividend maintained at 6.4p per share (2011: 6.4p)



· Strong levels of customer retention and new client wins



· Continued to build market share as the market landscape evolves



· New products and service offerings, including imail and ipostparcels, continue to make good progress




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Pre-tax profit up 7.8% for UK Mail

21 November 2012 | 09:05am

StockMarketWire.com - UK Mail reports group revenues up 11.9% to £225.7m (2011: £201.6m) for the half year to end of September.

Mail revenues were up 23.6% to £115.9m (2011: £93.8m)whilst parcels revenues were up 4.4% to £87.2m (2011: £83.5m)

Group profit before tax (before exceptional items) was up 7.8% to £7.3m (2011: £6.8m) and group profit before tax (reported) was up 21.4% to £7.3m (2011: £6.0m).

The company revealed a stronger balance sheet, with net cash at period end of £15.7m (2011: £11.6m). An Interim dividend was maintained at 6.4p per share (2011: 6.4p)

Guy Buswell Chief Executive Officer of UK Mail, said: ""With our highly competitive business model, tight focus on costs, and strong balance sheet providing strategic flexibility, we are well prepared for the competitive environment, and general economic backdrop, to remain tough into 2013.

"We are therefore confident that we will come through this period of significant change in our industry as one of the strongest players in the markets in which we operate."

At 9:05am: [LON:UKM] share price was +4p at 284p

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Interim Results Presentation
November 2012

https://www.ukmail.com/media/docs/presentations/Interim%20Results%20Presentation%20Nov%2012.pdf

UK Mail a hold in this weeks IC. Broker Investec Securities has upped its estimate for adjusted full year pre-tax profits from £15m to £15.5m , with EPS estimate rising from 20.7p to21.3p {from 20.1p in 2012}. The shares have risen more than 30 per cent since late July and now trade on a punchy 13 x forecast earnings . That leaves UK Mail resilient performance looking factored in.

Ex div - payment 18 Jan - 6.4p

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UK Mail Group says Q3 trading ahead of previous expectations
StockMarketWire.com
UK Mail Group said a strong performance in the peak Christmas trading period meant its third-quarter trading was ahead of its previous expectations.

"Reported Group revenues for the quarter showed an increase of some 14% compared to the same period in the previous year," it said in a statement.

"Adjusting for the increase in Royal Mail prices implemented on 2 April 2012 and there being one more working day than in the same period last year, underlying Group revenues increased by some 8%."

Overall, UK Mail Group's sales and trading performance for the third quarter was above our previous expectations.

Its parcels business saw volumes up 20% year on year, partly driven by a rise in internet shopping and related home deliveries.

The mail business again saw good revenue growth, due to a further increase in mail volumes. This growth continues to be driven by strong customer retention and new customer wins.

UK Mail's courier business had a decline in revenues, as expected. Its pallets business again achieved revenue growth, though with a continuation of the challenging operational conditions seen in the first half.

The Group remains in a sound financial position, it said.

Chief executive Guy Buswell said: "We still assume the economic backdrop will remain challenging into 2013 and the pricing environment will stay competitive.

"We are well prepared for this and with our highly competitive business model, tight focus on costs and strong balance sheet, we remain confident that we will come through this period of significant change in our industry as one of the strongest players in the markets in which we operate."

At 9:12am: (LON:UKM) share price was +10.13p at 327.13p

I new this company had turn around potential , Parcel rates were very good over the christmas period.

UK Mail Group: Investec revises target price from 350p to 400p with an unchanged buy rating.

UK Mail Group: Investec takes target price from 400p to 420p and reiterates a buy recommendation.

Pre-Close Trading Update

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UK Mail Group PLC

09 April 2013








9 April 2013



UK Mail Group plc



PRE-CLOSE TRADING UPDATE



Strong performance in fourth quarter



UK Mail Group plc (the "Group") today issues the following pre-close trading update for the financial year ended 31 March 2013.



Overall performance for the fourth quarter is expected to be above our previous expectations, with performance in March particularly strong. Reported Group revenues for the quarter are expected to show an increase of some 6% compared to the same period in the previous year, giving total reported revenue growth for the financial year of some 11%. Adjusting for the increase in Royal Mail prices implemented in April 2012 and two less working days than in the same period last year, underlying Group revenues for the quarter are expected to show an increase of some 6%, giving a total underlying revenue increase for the year of some 8%.



Our Parcels business continued to deliver a strong performance, with volumes for the quarter increasing by some 20% compared to the same period last year. This volume growth was largely driven by an increase in home deliveries related to online shopping, which resulted in a continuation of the mix change towards B2C that we have previously seen.



Our Mail business achieved good revenue growth. This growth continues to be driven by strong customer retention and business wins.



Our Courier business had a decline in revenues, as expected. Revenues in our Pallets business declined. This business has faced a difficult year, however its position is improving and it enters the new financial year with a new management team and the previous network issues now largely resolved.



The Group remains in a sound financial position.



Guy Buswell, Chief Executive of UK Mail, said:



"The performance of our business in the final quarter of the year was again strong, partly helped by the early Easter. I am particularly pleased with the performance of our parcels business where volume growth continues to be high. In March we experienced the highest ever daily volumes across our combined parcels and mail businesses and, given our focus on our network management, we continued to maintain our strong customer service levels.



"We still assume that the UK economic backdrop will remain challenging in 2013 and that the pricing environment will stay competitive. Our industry also continues to evolve, resulting in a number of opportunities and challenges. With our highly competitive business model, tight focus on costs and strong balance sheet, we remain confident that we will continue to make good progress."



UK Mail Group will report its final results for the year ended 31 March 2013 on 22 May 2013.



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UK Mail Group PLC (UKM:LSE) set a new 52-week high during today's trading session when it reached 442.00. Over this period, the share price is up 84.71%.

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Investec reiterates buy on UK Mail Group, target raised from 420p to 465p

UK Mail Group PLC (UKM:LSE) set a new 52-week high during today's trading session when it reached 448.00. Over this period, the share price is up 87.06%.

Final Results


Highlights



· Group revenues up 10.8% to £475.4m (2012: £429.0m)

o Mail revenues up 16.1% to £241.6m (2012: £208.1m)

o Parcels revenues up 10.0% to £189.3m (2012: £172.1m)



· Group profit before tax (before exceptional items) up 17.7% to £17.8m (2012: £15.1m)



· Group profit before tax (reported) up 37% to £17.8m (2012: £12.9m)



· Strong balance sheet, net cash at year end of £27.0m (2012: £18.4m)



· Final dividend increased 5.1% to 12.4p per share (2012: 11.8p), giving a total dividend increase for the year of 3.3% to 18.8p (2012: 18.2p)



· Strong levels of customer retention and new client wins



· Continued to build our share in an evolving market



· New services, including imail and ipostparcels, making good progress



· Major plans for increased automation announced today







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