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Coffee Heaven - A heavenly share for penny punters ? (COH)     

overgrowth - 06 Oct 2003 22:47

underground01_2.jpgA busy day in the Warsaw Underground ! Not just another coffee shop chain - this one is a brand leader and is only trading in Eastern/Central Europe (i.e. the countries recently admitted to the EU destined for substantial business growth). The company is creating new outlets at a fair old pace and take a look at their website - these are quality stores in high-profile locations like major airports, railway stations etc. Website: http://www.coffeeheaven.eu.com

APRIL 2006 TRADING UPDATE!!! Total Gross Revenues for 12 months to 31st March up 66% to £6.3M (2005: £3.8M) Lots more info. on new markets and stores click here to read the full details. Stores: 43 (up from 32) stores currently trading (Poland: 30 (up from 23), Czech Republic: 6 (Up from 2), Latvia: 7 with a further 5 units under construction including Bulgaria and sites secured in Romania (subject contract). Bulgaria & Romania are seeking to join the EU from January 2007. Sites located in key high street, shopping malls or Airport locations. Company growth target: increase number of units by at least 20 units to some 63 units by 31 March 2007. Aim being to achieve this level of growth within present Cash resources.Cash balances at 31 March 2006 were approximately £2.9M (2005: £0.7M). Debt was nil (2005: £ 2.5M): Nil Debt! Positive EBITDA: For the year ending 31 March 2006, Group EBITDA expected to be firmly positive after charging UK and new market development costs but before exceptional costs relating to the cancellation of bonds (previous Debt). Forecasts: Based on present trading conditions and current exchange rates we anticipate indicative sales of £9.3M for the year to 31 March 2007. This includes indicative sales of £0.4M from Bulgaria, which will be reported but not consolidated. From Richard Worthington (Chairman and Chief Executive): ‘The new financial year has started well. There is no doubt that the significant economic improvement in our markets is feeding through to consumer confidence and spending. The strength of the coffeeheaven brand ensures we are ideally positioned to benefit from our customers' increasing prosperity.’

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AdieH - 06 Nov 2006 13:21 - 492 of 2037

AGM on 14th will post my notes from the that shortly after that, rumours are of excellent results...

myway - 06 Nov 2006 17:44 - 493 of 2037

Thanks AdieH ... Dorothy and all the OAP's at shareclubuk will look forward to reading your notes... I have invested 1,919.14 with COH as part of my pension plan.. its number two at the club with only TAN above it...

AUGUSTMAN - 07 Nov 2006 09:09 - 494 of 2037

Just bought a few more this am - just keep hearing whispers (nothing more!!) that good news is just around the corner, and maybe accelerated expansion plans. This may result in a short term move up, but funding could well have al evelling effect - certainly a great 5 year play this stock IMHO.

am

AdieH - 07 Nov 2006 10:27 - 495 of 2037

2.7 million already in pot waiting to be invested Augustman, I will be asking about their plans for expansion and how they intend to use this money... Reports of a tie up with EMPIK regarding rolling out cafes within their stores...

AUGUSTMAN - 07 Nov 2006 14:42 - 496 of 2037

Thanks Adie

My pal in prague was mongering about a tie up with a Czech department store chain - I have never heard of any!!!!!! so are EMPIK an eastern european retailer or ????????. Excuse my ignorance on this one

AM

AUGUSTMAN - 07 Nov 2006 14:47 - 497 of 2037

Adie - answered my own question - largest dept store in Poland!!!!

Just been on website - v impressive - just like Borders - can see the obvious tie up / expansion opportunities - exciting if true - have you been to previous AGM's I seem to remember that you have.

Cheers

AM

AdieH - 07 Nov 2006 17:08 - 498 of 2037

Yes I went last year, only four PI's there, was very impressed by CEO Richard Worthington who has an excellent track record from Estee Lauder. Since last AGM they have brought another experienced director in to bolster experience on the board, everything is pointing towards an excellent investment opportunity IMHO, I have been in since 2003... Regards.

AUGUSTMAN - 07 Nov 2006 17:38 - 499 of 2037

Yes, thanks for reply - I started accumulating these when they were 0.8p before the consolidation - now have enough to think about retiring if they follow the likes of Cafe Nero - appreciate your imput - please let me know anything from the AGM - CHEERS

am

silvermede - 13 Nov 2006 11:18 - 500 of 2037

AdieH, you could ask the COH board:


What do they consider is their biggest RISK to continued success, the likelihood of its occurrence and impact and what are they doing to mitigate that Risk to prevent it becoming an issue?

Many thanks

AdieH - 13 Nov 2006 11:56 - 501 of 2037

Hi Silvermede,

Can't see the relevance of your alias to your real name but do i know you?

Regards

silvermede - 13 Nov 2006 13:08 - 502 of 2037

AdieH, the Alias has now lost its significance, as an old house name. We've not met but you never know ...... time will tell!

AdieH - 13 Nov 2006 14:56 - 503 of 2037

Are you not attending the AGM tomorrow?

silvermede - 13 Nov 2006 15:19 - 504 of 2037

Sadly, No as tied up elsewhere, so very grateful for any feedback you may have.

i.e. 2.71m to be invested? Risks & Issues? On Track or outperforming etc.

very many thanks. :-)

AdieH - 13 Nov 2006 16:50 - 505 of 2037

No problem, report to follow on Wednesday probably via email as don't want to really post all comments on here, will give brief overview on this board and ample. Regards.

silvermede - 13 Nov 2006 16:57 - 506 of 2037

Thanks AdieH. Much appreciated.

stockdog - 14 Nov 2006 07:55 - 507 of 2037

Very strong AGM statement issued by RW today.

Headline growth 61% H1

Like-for-like growth 28% H1

59 stores open

Year end target of 63 store likely

Total revenues for full year estimated at 9.8m (doubt if they will fall below, or hit this, ergo . . . !)

Maiden 1st half profit before tax, goodwill and FRS2 adjustments - EBIDTA of not less than 0.4m

Cash/equivalents at 30th September 2.4m.

Can't ask for much more - brilliant.

silvermede - 14 Nov 2006 09:09 - 508 of 2037

Nice One! :-) Interims out on 30 Nov 06

pben10 - 14 Nov 2006 11:26 - 509 of 2037

Adie H,
I've been following this thread for a long time now and as an investor for over a year. Would be grateful if you could include me in your e mail to Silvermede.
Many thanks.

PBen10

AUGUSTMAN - 14 Nov 2006 13:30 - 510 of 2037

Likewise please Adie - Augustman

swseun - 14 Nov 2006 13:36 - 511 of 2037

Hi there,
Having read through this thread, COH seems a lot more to grow, so is there any traget price before the interims out? Many thanks in advnace.
swseun
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