Now I can keep an eye on one of my monitored stocks which I'm currently in.

ROLLS-ROYCE TO POWER HIGH TECH DRILLSHIPS

Rolls-Royce, the global power systems company, today announced orders worth
over £70 million to supply large thrusters for offshore drilling vessels.

Half-Yearly Report


Group Highlights

- Order book of £60.1bn, up four per cent.

- Underlying revenue of £5.8bn, up five per cent.

- Underlying profit before tax of £637m, up seven per cent.

- First half payment to shareholders of 7.6 pence per share, up ten per cent.

- Completion of sale of share holding in International Aero Engines AG (IAE).

- Full year Group guidance confirmed.

Rolls-Royce to Support Hitachi on UK New Build

30 October 2012

ROLLS-ROYCE TO SUPPORT HITACHI ON UK NEW BUILD PROGRAMME

Rolls-Royce, the global power systems company, today announced a collaboration
agreement with Hitachi, Ltd. to support its delivery of new nuclear reactors in
the UK. The agreement follows the announcement of Hitachi's acquisition of
Horizon Nuclear Power.

Lawrie Haynes, Rolls-Royce, President - Nuclear said: "Rolls-Royce is delighted
to have signed this important agreement to explore how it will support Hitachi
in delivering new nuclear build in the UK. Hitachi is a recognised leader in
the global nuclear industry and its acquisition of Horizon is a major step
forward for the UK in securing its long term, low carbon energy needs.

"Hitachi has an impressive and proven track record in global nuclear new build
which will complement the UK's extensive nuclear skills and expertise base and
provide a huge opportunity for Rolls-Royce and the UK supply chain to make a
significant contribution to the delivery of this major infrastructure
programme."

Under the terms of the agreement, the two companies will explore how
Rolls-Royce can support Hitachi in the deployment of Advanced Boiling Water
Reactor technology in the UK and internationally, through the provision of high
value added manufacturing, engineering and technical services. It will also
focus on the development of instrumentation and control opportunities both in
the UK and overseas.

Rolls-Royce supports a number of key phases of the global nuclear programme,
including providing advice to governments and operators, supply chain
management, and manufacturing and technical engineering support. The Group also
provides safety-critical instrumentation and control systems to reactors across
20 countries.

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Interim Management Statement

Current trading consistent with guidance

Trading is consistent with the guidance for the Group provided at our half-year
results in July. For the full year, the Group continues to expect good growth
in underlying revenue and underlying profit, with cash flow around breakeven as
we continue to invest in future growth. Guidance for the business segments
remains unchanged except for Marine where, due to the phasing of deliveries,
underlying revenue is now expected to be broadly flat. Guidance excludes the
impact of the Tognum acquisition and the sale of the Group's shareholding in
International Aero Engines (IAE).

The Group's balance sheet remains strong with good liquidity through cash and
debt maturities that are well spread through 2019.

A consistent strategy delivering shareholder value

Since the half-year results in July, Rolls-Royce has achieved some important
milestones. We signed a US$2.6 billion dollar contract, at list prices, with
Singapore Airlines to power 20 Airbus A350s and 5 Airbus A380s. We agreed an
order for the US Navy to power its future fleet of Ship to Shore Connector
hovercraft in a programme of up to 73 craft. We opened our first US Defence
Operations Centre in Indianapolis, and in Singapore the first Trent engine to
be assembled and tested at our new Seletar facility was unveiled by the Duke
and Duchess of Cambridge.

Rolls-Royce continues to invest across the Group in technology, capability and
facilities to deliver on our current commitments, to improve productivity and
to create opportunities for future growth. The Group will report its
preliminary results for the financial year ending 31 December 2012 on 14
February 2013.

ROLLS-ROYCE ANNOUNCES RETIREMENT OF MIKE TERRETT
CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER

Rolls-Royce announced today that Mike Terrett, Chief Operating Officer, has
decided to retire at the end of the year. Mike has worked for Rolls-Royce for
34 years and has been instrumental in shaping the current success of the
business. Mike, an engineer, started as a graduate apprentice in Derby in 1978.
He has succeeded in many roles since then, including as the Chief Engineer on
the Trent 800 programme, President and CEO, International Aero Engines (IAE)
and President Civil Aerospace. He was appointed Chief Operating Officer and a
member of the Rolls-Royce Board in 2007.

John Rishton, CEO of Rolls-Royce said: "I would like to thank Mike for his
leadership, the enormous contribution he has made to Rolls-Royce over many
years and for the personal support he has given to me.

"Thank you Mike: enjoy a long, healthy and happy retirement".

You still in these skinny? Similiar to BA. another one that has rallied over the last five years in Dec. No guarantee of course of a 'santa rally' this year and admittedly they are at all time highs, certainly not oversold on RSI indicator so worth a punt for a possible further break out. Went long on the spreads 27th @ 880.7 no target, stop currently 870.7

Hi Chris - no I sold up earlier in the year and have just been watching since - good luck with them.

Ok, cheers.

Stop to entry for risk free trade.

Stop to 890.7 to lock in + 10

Nice move this morning Chris - new high 902 earlier.

Aye skinny, good start to the week, volume needs to kick in :O)

Stop to 895.7 to lock in + 15

Stop to 900.7 to lock in + 20 (incredible)

Have'nt got a clue what is driving these not that I'm complaining :O)

Stop to 905.7 to lock in + 25

Stop to 910.7 to lock in + 30

CC presumably stopped out with a decent profit.

Aye Hali. 910.7 late doors yesterday afternoon, a bit miffed at the time. Got away with the massive drop at the open so obviously a sense of relief as well today. :O)

Re Contract

Rolls-Royce, the global power systems company, today announced an order worth
more than £100 million to supply integrated power and propulsion systems for
seven offshore drilling vessels in Brazil.

The ships will be built at the Atlântico Sul shipyard for Brazilian oil company
Petrobras. Rolls-Royce will equip each of the seven vessels, which will satisfy
local content requirements, with six large thrusters and six Bergen diesel
generator sets. Together, the systems will be used to propel the vessels to and
from drill sites and to accurately maintain their positioning during drilling
operations.