To get the thread rolling on this stock - of those people who had windfalls, or ahve invested in the stock at flotation or since - it would be interesting to know what your thoughts are.

For those that were and are eligible for the 5% discount this time next year (+ the dividends beforehand), are you planning to sell at this level or hold. Are others buying at this price?

My own money is that the 5% share top up next year together with a divi of perhaps 4% (on flotation price) makes these shares a hold - and if enough other shareholders feel the same it is likely that there will not be much stock for others to purchase and the price will hopefully rise further. But what are the thoughts of others?

Finals http://www.moneyam.com/action/news/showArticle?id=5216420

Haven't held these for some time, bought back in today - the sp went down thereafter. Typical! :o)

The power to move markets eh! Kim, you're not alone. Results seem very good and with a 7.8% increase in the annual divi I reckon the board have confidence in their future.
2517

Lol! I'm thinking of starting a 'Do not buy these because I have' thread! 😀

I'll subscribe.

Thank you! :o)

Just had a punt @317.50p - sorry! :-)

The fall in SL. certainly looks overdone in light of what appeared good results and a 7.8% increase in the annual divi.
2517

It's all my fault, or skinny's! :o)
I think it is just the general market nervousness. £4 before you know it!

Not skinny's fault, his timing was impeccable.
2517

I have to admit to being closed out yesterday +30.

I hope to buy back before ex-dividend on 14th April.

Good call here skinny :0) I did join you @ 317p but bottled it and out @ 327p Dohhh!

LATEST BROKER VIEWS

Date Broker New target Recomm.
3 Mar Barclays... 486.00 Equal weight
24 Feb Canaccord... 380.00 Buy
23 Feb Deutsche Bank 415.00 Buy
22 Feb JP Morgan... 465.00 Overweight
22 Feb Deutsche Bank 415.00 Buy
19 Feb Canaccord... 435.00 Buy
16 Feb JP Morgan... N/A Overweight
16 Feb Berenberg 377.00 Buy
15 Feb Deutsche Bank 415.00 Buy
15 Feb Nomura N/A Neutral
Broker Recommendations for Standard Life


\

I'm hanging on, at least I'm in profit at the moment! :o)

Waiting for 1:30........

SP or time?! :o)

Non - Farms just out..

Good news!

What news?

Ah, hadn't realised my post had opened on a new page! It is the U.S. economy gaining 242,000 jobs last month. Anything positive is good for the stock markets it would seem, but don't expect it to last very long!