IQE is the leading global outsource supplier of customized epitaxial wafers to the semiconductor industry.

Their technology is of most advanced like AFM means Atomic Force Microscopy and moves a minuscule cantilever over an objects surface, a sharp tip passes over dips or rises punched in the surface and reads out digital information. This technology is not going to slow down it is going to speed up and has to replace most existing forms of memory storage by virtue of capacity and size.

The future of nano-technology, these tiny/minute robots would need very small processors and most sure strained silicon could provide these.

The low share price is due to uncertainty as to when the cash will run out, but I don't think this will happen as cash is of 12 to 15M and NAV of 30p, and losses are going to drop on the next 3 month and we could have profits on the Q4 2004.

Latest news from the Chairman were" The Group remains confident that it is in a strong position within the outsourcing market, although the protection of its cash position is paramount.
With a broad product portfolio allowing the customer base to use IQE as a 'one stop shop', a large available production capacity and a strong balance sheet, the Board believes the Group will benefit strongly as the overall semiconductor industry recovers and will continue to strengthen its position as the leading outsource supplier of advanced wafer products to the sector. "

Nearly all the recent results have been encouraging. Q4 accounts are being completed (30th Dec 2002). IQE know where they stand, if things had got worse their would have been a trading statement by now, and with Amberwave (IQE's partner) increasing its Asian presence, this is a bullish trend and a good point to pick up the shares @ 4.25p

Intraday

5 month MA and Indicators

Continuing to look good, with results due Sep. 1



IQE plc

("IQE" or the "Group")



IQE plc (AIM: IQE), the leading global supplier of advanced semiconductor
epitaxial wafer products and wafer services to the semiconductor industry, is
pleased to announce that NanoGaN Limited ("NanoGaN"), a wholly owned subsidiary
of IQE, has been granted two separate patents in relation to its nanocolumn
technology for the production of advanced blue and green lasers and LEDs.

Patent 2008-549935 has been granted by the Japan Patent Office to NanoGaN and
protects the Group's proprietary nanocolumn technology for producing high
quality, free-standing gallium nitride substrates, which are critical for
manufacturing high quality blue and green semiconductor lasers and ultra high
brightness LEDs for Solid State Lighting ("SSL").

A second patent, No.2446471, has been granted by the UK patent office to protect
the process for manufacturing semiconductor devices such as laser diodes, LEDs
and solar cells, directly onto the proprietary nanocolumn platform.

The production of advanced blue and green semiconductor lasers and ultra high
brightness LEDs requires stable, high quality substrates with minimal defects to
increase yield and therefore reduce manufacturing costs.

IQE acquired NanoGaN in October 2009 with the aim of assisting in completing the
development of commercial products and thereafter transferring the technology to
its high volume production facilities.

IQE's acquisition of NanoGaN complemented and enhanced IQE's product portfolio
by accelerating the Group's strategic plans to develop a leadership position in
the emerging high growth markets for advanced laser projection, high definition
optical storage (including Blue Ray products), high resolution laser printing
and SSL for industrial, commercial and residential lighting. It is envisaged
that NanoGaN's core technology may also be used to further enhance IQE's leading
position in the supply of GaN products for high power RF applications.

Dr. Drew Nelson, Group CEO and President said:

"Continuous innovation is one of IQE's key attributes that enables the Group to
offer its customers the broadest portfolio of leading edge semiconductor
technologies available.

"Adding these new patents to our existing portfolio, combined with strong
internal practices to protect intellectual property and know how, play a vital
role in ensuring IQE's position as a global leader in the manufacture and supply
of advanced semiconductor wafer products for the wireless, optoelectronic and
solar industry sectors."






Contacts:


IQE plc (+44 29 2083 9400)
Drew Nelson
Chris Meadows

Execution Noble & Company Limited (+44 20 7456 9191)
John Llewellyn-Lloyd
James Bromhead

College Hill (+44 20 7457 2020)
Adrian Duffield
Carl Franklin


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Into a BREAKOUT today after the good news

A very bullish outlook for IQE by the chartist in todays' Shares mag. (target of 38, with more to follow)

Only been in this one for a month and already its paid for a holiday - but I am staying put (and taking the holiday!)

Masterbates can you do a chart of your ass,

The B@stard ( 3509 ) is exploring ways of getting stuffed for free

Tired of losing money once again?, telling lies to TOM, DICK and HARRY, just get lost to the closest CESSPIT that is your place,
instead of trying to give hartime to " cynic " with the jews jokes.

cought with the trousers down once again

Pooh, the technical term for fertiliser, maybe you should buy some on the form of SKR @ 19.75p.
Formed a perfect bowl shape ready to blow north ( maybe is full of POOH )


Clubman3509 - 05 Aug 2010 14:38 - 1076 of 1077
Pond life septics bringing BP down again, I would love to send them something bad.

Clubby,methinks he gave you a good tip on the fertilizer.
I should take it up.
NO SHIT !!!!!!!!!!!!!

No movement today,as yet, but a good deal of buying

UP to 25p again and looking for a higher BREAKOUT.

as usual everyone will appear when this rises.

Technology industry faces chip shortage Manufacturers have failed to make enough semiconductors and other high-tech components 24th August 2010

http://www.guardian.co.uk/business/2010/aug/24/technology-industry-faces-short-supply-of-chips



http://www.electronicsweekly.com/Articles/2010/07/09/49010/iqe-claims-leadership-with-40gbits-laser-demo-for-intel.htm

a break above the 25 p resistance level (25.5) is very positive, with very good results due out next week

Hurdle number one (25p barrier) achieved - it now remains to see if progress can be maintained after expected good results or whether the market will take another view !!

Keep fingers crossed,I bought a few more today.

I'll tell you what : that blinkin middle east crap thread is getting on my nerves....everytime you look for this or Afren or one of the other intelligent threads you stumble across that at the top of the board...grrrr....anway in this and I like the rise...should go a lot, lot further....

IQE unveils record first half results
StockMarketWire.com
Advanced semiconductor wafers supplier IQE unveils record first half results on the back of a strong performance in all its main markets and the growth of smartphones.

Revenues rose 54% to 33.0m with gross profits and EBITDA up 93% and 184% to 7.3m and 5.4m respectively.

The firm posts an operating profit of 2.7m compared with a loss of 0.8m and a pre-tax profit of 2.2m against a loss of 1.4m last time.

Net debt fell to 15.6m from 19.0m.

The firm said there had been a strong performance in all main markets: wireless up 52% - driven by increasing adoption of smartphones; optoelectronics up 55% and electronics up 102%.

Chief executive Dr Drew Nelson said: "Our focus remains on exploiting our powerful intellectual property to deliver innovative and high-quality products to rapidly growing markets.

"The second half of 2010 has started well with strong demand across our full range of advanced semiconductor products leading us to have every confidence in both the short term and long term prospects of the business."

Doing a brisk trade this morning (2.5 m) and up 1

From Sharecast ..........


IQE's sales ahead of expectations -- Wed 01 Sep 2010

LONDON (SHARECAST) - Sales in the second half of 2010 are expected to be ahead of previous expectations at IQE, the supplier of advanced wafer products and wafer services to the semiconductor industry.

The lift in full year revenue guidance enlivened a set of otherwise unsurprising interim results that were generally in line with the figures released in its trading update in the middle of July.

Revenue in the first half of the year grew54% to 33.0m from 21.4m in the first half of last year.

Revenue from the wireless division was up 52%, while optoelectronics sales grew 55% and the electronics business expanded sales by 102%.

Earnings before interest, tax, depreciation and amortisation surged 184% to 5.4m from 1.9m the year before, while profit before tax was 2.2m, versus a loss of 1.4m at the interim stage in 2009.

Net debt has been reduced to 15.6m from 19.0m at the end of June 2009.

The second half of 2010 has started well with strong demand across our full range of advanced semiconductor products leading us to have every confidence in both the short term and long term prospects of the business," said Dr. Drew Nelson, IQE chief executive.

Level 2
spread 26.25 / 26.75p
2 Market Makers at each side

For those looking well ahead maybe that could be a way to look forward .........

LOL

Yeah no resistance until 100p :-))

How many bulletin boards are you posting that on then ?