Why are we again at 10.5p bid?

It doesn't add up...

Good Results + Strong buying pre results + Christmas online buying soon = Price drop

Then again some companies that have debt for equity hanging in the balance, poor results and bankruptcy around the corner and they go up!

Why sell now at a loss?

Wont that be a kick in the teeth when we see 13.5p 14p again!

Best of luck all.

and we're off..........7m+ buys and it is only 9am

Nice to see some MM buys this am - they appear to be trying to gather stock - despite the rush for it this morning. Personally I would expect to see some tree shaking later as they try to get enough stock for tomorrow (my cynicism assumes they know more than we do but on this basis we should be in for a good day tomorrow)

Just been looking back at the interims again and 2 things have come to mind that I think will play a large part in the sentiment tomorrow. Firstly, when looking at the profit figures, they have been writing off quite large chunks of ammortisation. They will do even more of this at year end imho and this may depress the headline profit figure (though obviously not the free cashflow). Secondly, I believe that a lot of this years performance is now priced in and any potential huge jump will come about on the back of CC forward looking statement. In the past some of his statements have been conservative to say the least, lets hope he puts a very positive spin on it tomorrow (preferably with some new contract announcements to back it up)

Still holding for the long term - good luck all

if the profits happen to be lower than 5.5 million, what is this gonna do to the stock price? & if these rumours of 7 million profit are true, any speculation to the stock priice tomorrow and with the week to come?

look forward to reading the wealth of knowledge from among the RTD holders

Tokyo,

a while ago i posted a variety of scenarios that will cover your above question. I am still expecting profits of c.5.5m and would be happily proved wrong (at 7m+). I believe in that post I expected 28p pre results and 35p post results and have seen/heard nothing to alter my view. The only certainty with RTD in the next few days is volatility.

Thanks Fundamentalist

yes just going over your earlier post now
thanks again Fundamentalist, your views certainly make this board an interesting read

Is it true that

Oriel Securities are recomending RTD as STRONG BUY?

Appears to be Apple:

Oriel Securities are also recomending a STRONG BUY.

Research - Retail Decisions plc (RTD.L)
As of 26 Feb 2004
Research Summary Disclaimer
Number of brokers
recommending as:
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Strong Buy 1
Moderate Buy 0
Hold 0
Moderate Sell 0
Strong Sell 0
Average Recommendation
Strong Buy) 1.00 - 5.00 (Strong Sell)
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This Week 1.00
Last Week 1.00
Change 0.00%
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Covering Brokers
Oriel Securites

Thanks

I'm watching for the results from 7am tomorrow.

Robbie Burns - The Sunday Times - Money February 29, 2004

"My best performer is Retail Decisions, a fraud-prevention firm. Im now in profit by 6,700, having more than trebled my money since July. Its results are due out next week so Im keeping my fingers crossed.

Ill be back with an update in a fortnight"

http://www.timesonline.co.uk/article/0,,2097-1019090,00.html

Apple,

www.frequenttrader.info is Robbie Burns site - you will find further info there. Also, it was interesting to note that to finance a new purchase he has sold two stocks - but decided to hold RTD through the results - heres hoping he knows whats coming.

See you all at 7am - good luck all holders

I'm hopeing that since this share has not soared away, but has had check back prior to results, it will be able to make steady progress in days/weeks ahead, rather than so oft seen mark down as soon as results no matter how good are published. xfinger beest wishes all D. :o)))

RETAIL DECISIONS PLC

PRELIMINARY RESULTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2003

RETAIL DECISIONS ACHIEVES A MAIDEN PROFIT BEFORE TAX OF 2.9m AND GENERATES CASH
FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES OF 9.0m



> Adjusted operating profit(i) more than doubles to 5.9 million (2002:
2.6m)

> Revenue up 7% to 30.4 million (2002: 28.4 million)

> Operating profit of 3.4m (2002: 8.8m loss)

> Earnings per share moves from a loss of 3.64 pence to earnings of 0.5
pence per share

> Adjusted operating costsi reduced by 5%

> Strong performance from Australian fuel card business

> Sharp rise in transactions screened for fraud by ebitGuard service

> Appointment of Richard Amos as new Finance Director



Carl Clump, Retail Decisions Chief Executive said:


'2003 saw Retail Decisions' third consecutive year of growth in revenues and
adjusted operating profit. Our Australian business has provided us with a
profitable, cash generative platform from which to invest in niche payment
transaction services and the growing fraud prevention market. Our ebitGuard
service is handling a rising number of online transactions and our US business
has turned around strongly.


The current year has started well with trading in line with the Board's
expectations'.

Any idea of a target share price based on the operating profit of 3.4m compared to the Adjusted operating profit of 5.9 million?

look on this thread. I believe it has been mentioned before.

Apple,

Just read the full set of results - my initial opinion is they are a great set of results but contain nothing thats not already priced in. Key points:

Adjusted Operating Profit 5.9m (second half 10% better than first half)
Operating Profit 3.4m

Cash generated 9m

Cash at bank 2.4m

New FD announced

Costs reduced 5%

Turnaround in struggling businesses (ie SA and US)

Ebitguard transactions increased 168%

Good level of new contracts/contract renewals
(new: Paysystems, Register.com and Shop NBC, renewed: Walmart and GSI Commerce)

Positive outlook for 2004 with current trading in line with boards expectations


Generally, I think this is a great set of results for the long term. What reaction we get in the short term i'm not sure, i guess there may be a small mark up and then some profit taking but all imho. Long term can only see onwards and upwards from here

Initial quote has been marked up by .75p, 26p offer vs 26.5p bid

Fundamentalist - my stockwatch and L2 say 25.25 offer, 26 bid - maybe its changed since you posted 2 minutes ago?

Thanks Fundamentalist

washlander I was wondering what effect the difference between these 2 figures would have.

Adjusted Operating Profit 5.9m......With a PE of 20, this should put the share price at around 40 pence, right?

Oh today, and the rest of the week is going to be vey interesting......