PapalPower
- 08 Dec 2006 15:49
- 60 of 64
Post from III
Investors Chronicle - Decmber 8th 2006 Croyde
Computer Software's (CS) strategy is to identify software market segments where it sees opportunities, and then set about buying up a significant market share in those sectors. It has, for example, rapidly built market-dominating positions in business solutions software, the not-for-profit sector (which includes charities) and, most recently, professional solutions for the legal sector.
Its acquisitions led to a rise in borrowings, which stood at 13.2m at the half-year-end, but cash-generation was strong, with free cash flow of 2.4m in the period. A new 20m credit facility with Barclays suggests more acquisitions are in the pipeline, although chief executive Vin Murria says that valuations in the software sector have risen, which could slow the pace down. On an adjusted basis, EPS increased by 69 per cent to 5.28p and, for the full-year, house broker Seymour Pierce forecasts EPS of 10.1p.
The shares have performed well since we recommended buying them at 94p (21 July 2006). Now trading on 11.7 times forward earnings, we reiterate that advice. Buy.
Regards,
Croyde
PapalPower
- 15 Mar 2007 12:37
- 61 of 64
On the move again, are we going to get some news on a new acquisition soon ?? Who knows...
PapalPower
- 15 Mar 2007 13:56
- 62 of 64
YES YES YES
Computer Software Group Plc
15 March 2006
Computer Software Group Plc ('CS Group' or the 'Company')
Response to Share Price Movement
The Board of CS Group notes the movement in the Company's share price and
confirms that it has received an approach from a third party which may or may
not lead to an offer being made for the Company. If an offer were to be
forthcoming, it is expected to be at a price of 150 pence in cash. There can be
no certainty as to whether or not an offer for the Company will be forthcoming.
A further announcement will be made in due course.
PapalPower
- 15 Mar 2007 15:32
- 63 of 64
Looks pretty much a done deal at 150p. Hopefully, it is :)
PapalPower
- 15 Mar 2007 22:45
- 64 of 64
This should slowly rise to near to 150p now imo