Major News/Events :

Positive outlook for Belgravium Technologies - July 2007


Main Web Site : http://www.belgravium.com

Sub Web Site : http://www.novoivc.co.uk/

Sub Web Site : http://www.touchpc.com/

About Belgravium

Belgravium are a computer design and manufacturing company, specialising in the mobile computing and Radio Frequency Data Communications (RF/DC) market areas. The company was formed in 1982 and rapidly established itself as an innovative designer of rugged mobile computer equipment.
In 1987 Belgravium implemented its first Radio Data Communications system, consisting of thirty vehicle mounted terminals. Since then, the company has grown to become widely acknowledged as a leading supplier of industrial mobile computing equipment for use in a wide variety of application sectors including warehousing, logistics, field service and proof of delivery.

From its U.K. headquarters, the company manufactures a comprehensive range of Batch and Radio Data Terminals together with the necessary firmware to cater for specific requirements. To complement the radio terminal range, Belgravium also provide proven host connectivity solutions which include Mainframe and Mid-range emulation software and host resident handlers.


Broker Forecasts - T&G 4th June 2007 BUY :

2007 PTP 2.3m
2007 EPS 1.6p
2007 DIV 0.6p

2008 PTP 2.7m
2008 EPS 1.8p
2008 DIV 0.7p

VISLINK got RFID IN MOST THERE EQUIPMENT.

VISLINK got RFID IN MOST OF THERE EQUIPMENT. sorry just a link.

VLK, to my knowledge, are not into RFID. VLK deal with radio communications (microwave etc..).

Forgot to add the Novo IVC and Touchstar website links (part of BVM) so added them now.

http://www.novoivc.co.uk/

http://www.touchpc.com/


News from Novo this month :

http://www.novoivc.co.uk/Article.asp?id=35128

Virgin Atlantics return route to Novos POS technology

07 August 2007

Virgin Atlantics requirements for onboard Duty Free and POS solutions have, over the years, been met by varying concessionaires, only to arrive back, this year, at Novo Ivcs Software and Hardware offering, through South African concessionaire Tourvest Duty Free.

David OCallaghan Tourvest Duty Free Crew Liaison Manager for Virgin Atlantic said:
The Novo Ivc team were able to develop a bespoke software application to meet our customers requirements as well as interfacing with Tourvest Duty Frees existing back office systems. They were always responsive to our requests and regularly went the extra mile to respond to, and meet, our tight deadlines.

TDF first chose to use the Novo system on Kenyan Airlines back in 2000 and since have implemented their world leading solution across South African Airways, Air Namibia, and now Virgin Atlantic.

Tourvest Duty Free CEO Ian Hay said:
Upon taking the decision to automate our onboard operations globally so that we could offer maximum efficiency to our clients, we researched our potential suppliers extensively and embarked on a tender process which was exceptionally thorough in order to make sure that our detailed requirements were met. At the end of this process we concluded that Novo Ivc were best equipped in terms of technology, attitude and expertise to partner us moving forward.

Virgin Atlantic is one of the worlds leading airlines. Hugely popular, Virgin Atlantic has won top business, consumer and trade awards from around the world. The airline has pioneered a range of innovations setting new standards of service. Despite Virgin Atlantics growth the service still remains customer driven with an emphasis on value for money, quality, fun and innovation.

In the airline sector, Novo Ivc customers were the first to use computers for in-flight retail, and the first to utilise infra-red communication technology on-board and the first to use computers for pre-ordering, pioneered by Virgin Atlantic in 1996.

2007 saw the implementation of Novos POS solution across all Virgin Atlantics fleet, with 580 devices rolled out in three phases.

Tourvest Duty Free Crew Liaison Manager for Virgin Atlantic David O Callaghan said:
The on time implementation of the Falcon units across the Virgin Atlantic fleet was a huge success, due in no small part to the expertise, professionalism, reliability and flexibility of all at Novo.

ENDS.
For further information contact Rowan Welch.
Tel: 01926 462 983
Email: rowan.welch@novoivc.com

News just out on the BVM website concerning a new partnership agreement -

Belgravium News Centre

Belgravium Partner News

Belgravium Ltd and Knowledge Online Sign Partnership Agreement

29 August 2007

Birmingham, UK 29th August 2007

Knowledge Online today announced that they had signed a partnership agreement with Belgravium Ltd, manufacturers of rugged mobile data capture devices. Knowledge Online (KOL) based in Birmingham and London, UK is a leading developer of compliance auditing technology delivering breakthrough solutions to national clients. After a period of development the Canberra 1000 Series by Belgravium is now certified to run the E-SAFE 100 field mobility inspection and auditing software solution.

The state-of-the-art, rugged Canberra 1000 series combines the very latest software-driven functions such as Pocket PC 2003 operating system, Java-compatibility, internet browsing along with camera functionality. E-SAFE 100 by Knowledge Online utilizes the vast array of features of the Canberra to automate previously manual processes, streamlining the capture and analysis of compliance audit data whilst boosting profitability and delivering distinct business advantages.

About E-SAFE 100

E-SAFE 100 is a compliance software auditing and analysis tool where the content defines its use. It is an entirely flexible solution which makes it compatible with almost any industry sector and area of compliance monitoring. The new and innovative application allows real-time analysis suitable for compliance activities including: snagging inspections, health and safety, risk assessments, fire safety and maintenance.

The joint solution offers clients several distinct advantages:

Multiple Application Combination - Allows clients to combine multiple applications such as snagging and health and safety on one handheld device.

Increased Satisfaction - Enhanced client satisfaction by reduced snagging times.

Risk Identification - Identify safety risks before incidents and accidents occur.

Risk Reduction - Reduce operational risk through the standardized escalation of non-conformances.

Automation and Streamlining - Automation and streamlining data collection to decrease costs and identify hazards faster.

Improved Information Management - Reduce losses in retail outlets through analysis of management information.

About Knowledge Online

Knowledge Online (KOL) is a leading developer of compliance auditing technology delivering breakthrough solutions to national clients.
The company was founded in 1999 by the Pettifer Group to address a critical gap in the health and safety marketplace − namely to allow companies to take control of the identification of risks and non-conformances before incidents and accidents take place.

To discover more visit http://www.knowledgeonline.net

Well, its results on next Wednesday so we shall know soon how much "outperformance" there has been and how warranted the company are in having their "positive outlook" ( http://www.belgravium.com/Article.asp?id=35112 )

For reference :

On line limits still appear strong.

BUY 25K @ 15.45p

SELL 150K @ 14.8p


L2 is 3 v 2 @ 14.5/15/5 with SCAP and MLSB the ones on the offer.

For reference, L2 is very blue and 4 v 2 @15.25/16 (just EVO and KBC on the offer)


On Line Limits are :

BUY 5K @ 15.96p

SELL 100K @ 15.63p (so yes, they are paying over mid price for sells)

Stock seems a bit short then, which is nice going into results on Wed this week.

It's looking good!

It is indeed.

L2 is all blue, and 3 v 2 @16/16.75

On Line Limits :

BUY 15K @ 16.75p

SELL 100K @ 16.38p

Nice write up on TMF :

http://boards.fool.co.uk/Message.asp?mid=10687013


.

More good news released today, a nice endorsement imv :


http://www.belgravium.com/Article.asp?id=35135

Belgravium News Centre
Belgravium Products


Siemens and Belgravium team-up for flexible and innovative financial solutions

London, 3 September 2007


Partnership enables more effective and efficient management of investments

Siemens Financial Services (Siemens), a leading provider of asset-finance solutions in the UK, has announced its partnership with Belgravium Ltd., leading manufacturers of ruggedized mobile data capture devices. Through its Master Lease solution, Siemens and Belgravium will help companies to streamline the process of approving subleases as and when commissioned.

Their partnership will enable potential and existing users of mobile data capture devices to manage their investments more capably and more effectively. The Master Lease covers all individual leasing requirements operating under a master set of terms and conditions agreed by the client, the lease is used to schedule staged installments. Thanks to its widespread applicability, the Master Lease is ideal for multiple site instal-lations, or customers who intend to make frequent orders, says Mark Hardy, Managing Director, Belgravium. Our partnership with Siemens will allow us to really focus on de-veloping our finance business, offering flexible finance solutions that enable potential customers to purchase better-fit, higher-specification equipment.

Clients who lease their mobile data capture solution through the new Belgravium and Siemens partnership will be able to realize the significant monetary benefits against the cash-purchase alternatives. Hardware, software, installation, training, and maintenance can all be included in one single finance agreement; helping to consolidate the entire cost of the financed solution, and spreading the cost over the life of the investments.

The Master Lease financial solution also allows smaller leases to be added to the mas-ter set of terms and conditions, providing the flexibility for inevitable changes to clients businesses. All additional leases have the ability to run co-terminus, and so are all able to finish on the same date.

Rod Tonna-Barthet, Sales Director, Siemens Financial Services, comments: Bel-gravium are a very successful company and are growing at a tremendous pace. The Master Lease solution enables us to provide Belgravium with a boutique, tailored ser-vice that delivers a best-value, results-driven financial solution. Im delighted that to-gether we are building our relationship and we look forward to working with them in the future.

About Belgravium Ltd

Formed in 1982, Belgravium Ltd design and manufacture innovative data capture systems and rugged mobile computer equipment. They have extensive experience in providing bespoke and standard solu-tions specifically to the logistics and supply chain sectors. Combining hardware, software and consulting skills, they take the components needed to build a total and logical solution to fit all business require-ments.

With over 300 site installations throughout Europe their customer base is made up of household names such as Corus, Coca Cola, Toys R Us and Wincanton GSK along with some of the most prominent names within the Third Party Logistics sector.

About Siemens Financial Services Limited

Siemens Financial Services is a leading provider of innovative finance solutions to UK businesses and public sector organisations. With more than 250,000 customers Siemens has arranged finance for 90 of the current FTSE 100 companies and more than 50% of NHS trusts and local authorities. Siemens unique heritage enables it to offer its customers a compelling combination of industrial, technological and financial expertise.

The business provides solutions ranging from 1,000 to many millions for a diverse range of financing needs, including equipment and asset finance, treasury services and working capital finance. It is active in a wide range of markets including healthcare, public sector, professions, IT, telecoms, office equipment and vehicles among many others. For many years the company has run highly sophisticated vendor finance programmes, underpinned by ease-elease, its highly innovative online lease tool.

Siemens is independently recognised as a business finance leader in a number of its core markets. Amongst its many accolades Digital Networks Limited (DNL), a supplier of marketing and online services to the asset finance industry, published research highlighting the business as the leading provider of as-set finance to the public sector. Siemens was also named company of the year at the 2006 Auto Vending Innovation Awards.

With offices throughout the UK, Siemens Financial Services has more than 260 employees and is head-quartered in Stoke Poges, Buckinghamshire. The companys global headquarters is in Munich, Germany. For more information please visit www.siemens.co.uk/financialservices

About Siemens in the UK

Siemens was established in the United Kingdom 164 years ago. The company employs 20,314 people in the UK, including about 6,500 in the manufacturing sector. Last years revenues were 3.5 billion, includ-ing exports of 580 million, and it spent almost 75 million on research and development. As a leading global engineering company, Siemens provides innovative solutions to help tackle the worlds major challenges, including the shortage of natural resources, increasing environmental care, and a growing demand for healthcare, mobility and security. Siemens has offices and factories throughout the UK, with its headquarters in Bracknell, Berkshire. The companys global headquarters is in Munich, Germany. For more information, visit www.siemens.co.uk

Nicely ticked up again.

http://www.investegate.co.uk/Article.aspx?id=200709050700572984D

For Immediate Release 5 September 2007

Belgravium Technologies Plc
(BVM:AIM)

Interim Results for the six months ended 30 June 2007

The Board of Belgravium Technologies plc ('Belgravium' or 'the Group'),
designers and manufacturers of real-time data capture systems, is pleased to
announce Interim results for the six months ended 30 June 2007.

FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS

Turnover 5,222,000 (2006: 4,982,000) +5%

Profits before int. & tax 1,101,000 (2006: 780,000) +41%

Interim dividend 0.14p (2006: 0.13p) +8%

Earnings per Share 0.71p (2006: 0.51p) +39%


OPERATIONAL HIGHLIGHTS

Results clearly demonstrate growing strength of business
Touchstar Technologies Ltd and Novo IVC show significant contributions
Opportunities for cross-selling across the enlarged group exploited
Sharing of technical expertise and resources across divisions

Commenting today, Executive Chairman John Kembery said:

'I am delighted to report a strong start to 2007. The acquisitions of Touchstar
and Novo have been very successful in supplementing the Group's profitable
growth with improved profits and earnings per share in the first half of 2007.

'We have worked hard to restructure and refine Belgravium into a Group with a
portfolio of first class products, an efficient operational structure and wider
offering through successful integration of new businesses. Belgravium is now
well positioned to take advantage of opportunities ahead in an international
market.'

http://www.forbes.com/markets/feeds/afx/2007/09/05/afx4082330.html

"Also on the downside, Belgravium Technologies dipped 2-1/4 to 14-1/2 as concerns about contract delays offset solid interims from the designer and manufacturer of real-time data capture systems."


http://www.hemscott.com/news/latest-news/item.do?newsId=49372796647885

Also on the downside, Belgravium Technologies dipped 2 to 14-3/4 after the group's first half results gave a cautious outlook.

Landsbanki retained its 'buy' stance on the Belgravium, but cut its FY 2007 PBT estimate to 2.0 mln stg from 2.3 mln stg, with EPS moving to 1.4 pence from 1.58 pence

Brief commentary on GCI tonight.

http://www.growthcompany.co.uk/news-and-comment/259324/belgravium-on-the-prowl.thtml

Belgravium on the prowl
Companies: BVM
05/09/2007

Data capture specialist Belgravium Technologies is eyeing new acquisitions after raising interim pre-tax profits 41 per cent to 1.1 million.

AIM-quoted Belgravium, which has carved out a role in supplying and maintaining efficiency-enhancing and cost-saving data capture systems for warehousing, distribution and petrochemical delivery, increased turnover five per cent to 5.2 million in the first half of the year. The company, which is working to increase the more profitable software licensing part of its business, has been integrating major recent acquisitions and evaluating new areas of expansion, such as community transport and defence.

According to chairman John Kembery, Belgravium, which increased pre-tax profits 88 per cent to 1.8 million last year, expects to enjoy a very profitable second half-year. However, he warns that current uncertainty in financial markets might delay some impending contract awards.

Any new bids would be for cash, he stresses. At 13.75p, down 2.3p today, Belgravium shares have interesting medium- to long-term potential.

Today's sp fall once again proves the old addage buy on the rumour sell on the news!!

No interst 2008?
Well FWIW, the sp is down to a few pennies, = overall Market gloom, which makes me think this "might" soon become a good Buy. I note that earlier this month two directors bought collectively 27k-worth - that's far below my "interest-level" of 50k each!
So I suspect this is them saying: "All is well enough, but not that good...."
- IMHO -
I shall wait a bit longer. Anyone know their Cash position, Share-buybacks ( Grr!), etc.

Any opinions from long-term holders, perhaps?

EDIT, (22Dec08)-
?Maybe something in 2009 - currently abt 2.75p to buy.
EDIT-(1July09), down 10% after some improvement in Market generally, buy=3.5p
EDIT-(March2010)- Looking much the same a year-on...business does not need fancy tech; with zero orders.