captainmerton,

I would agree and expect a share price rise following the tender being taken up - that is exactly what happened last time they did this. Am not too worried about the size of the director sale, Helmsley would still hold 2,000,000 shares and Halpern, 7,440,497 shares.

As usual, somebody knew something in advance hence the drop in price at the end of last week. Good to see it strengthen today. I won't be tempted to sell my holding - still seem to be positive vibes.

As usual we are now getting the December rise in price. If the new Dominator pizza is going well we should see a positive statement relating to the last 6 weeks of 2005, due around 10/1/06.

PGV4,

I hope so. I am confident their website will continue to boost profits as well. I used it about 6 months ago and found I still had to pay the delivery man in cash. Shortly after however they introduced a credit/debit card facilility which means everything done online and just sit back and wait for delivery. You can specify your required time of delivery as well thus can order hours in advance. Seems like a well run company to me. No delusions of grandeur. Straightforward business model.

Captainmerton,

I agree. Today up 3.26%.

358p today ......... :-)

.... must be expecting a mass stay in tomorrow for Strictly Come Dancing and X Factor finals!!! Not complaining, though.

Nice breakout ....

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+21 today, 373p

4.27% rise today again :-)

Don't forget, trading statement on Monday

JJ50,

Onwards and upwards. I reckon it should get to about 400-420 after annual results are announced in late Feb. Didnt know there was a trading statement on Monday.

Fingers crossed, captain!

Only heard about the trading statement
by chance - mentioned on Working Lunch today!

What happened to the trading statement? Sunday Times also said Dominos would report to the merket today and yet nothing.

captain merton, Traders' Thread header also said DOM would be reporting under EGM/AGM title this morning. I haven't been able to find any news either - puzzling.

Just checked their website - no action mentioned until the 11th January.

The statement published this morning.

News Alert
Hemscott Hemscott Invest

Domino's PizzaUK&IRL - Trading Statement
Website Fundamentals Share Price




RNS Number:6709W
Domino's Pizza UK & IRL PLC
10 January 2006


Issue Date: 10 January 2006


Domino's Pizza UK & IRL plc

Trading Update

Domino's Pizza UK & IRL plc ("the Company" or "Domino's") today announces total
like-for-like sales growth of 7.1% for the 52 weeks ended 1 January 2006 (53
weeks 2004: 6.6%). Like-for-like sales for the six weeks to 1 January 2006
increased by 3.6% (2004: 13.2%), capping another year of strong sales growth for
the Company.

In the Christmas period, sales via the Company's e-commerce platforms showed
robust growth of 57.6% demonstrating the continued move towards online and
interactive TV ordering. E-commerce now generates 11.5% of all delivered pizza
sales for Domino's in the UK.

The Company also continued to deliver against its aggressive expansion targets
with the opening of 50 new stores (2004: 40), bringing the year-end store count
to 407.

Stephen Hemsley, Chief Executive, commented, "Domino's Pizza has produced
another year of strong system sales growth. We were up against very challenging
comparatives over the Christmas period so I was particularly pleased that we
beat them. The opening of 50 new stores in 2005 fully meets our target for the
year and exceeds most commentators' expectations. As a result, I am confident
that your Company will deliver full year results ahead of current market
expectations."

Cheers JJ50. Strength to stregth for Dominos. Confident of beating market expectations. All good. 2006 figures should be boosted by the World Cup too.

407p today - first break through the 4 mark ..... and still the World Cup to come CM!

JJ50 how's it going?

Good results expected for end of Feb. I have only been investing for 3 years but I fail to see why this share carries such a lowly valuation. Dominos seems to carry an average P/E of about 20 (which hasnt changed over the years depite ferocious growth) whereas a company like Cafe Nero about 40. A P/E of 20 is like a 5% return on your money in a year. Given the growth rate of this company isnt it kind of low. Is it due to a lack of assets? Aren't profits more important. If it hits hard times it aint really got much to sell off but it isnt laden with large amounts of debt either. i dunno. I am holding and have no intention of changing that situation. And yes roll on the world cup. For 6 weeks Dominos will do a roaring trade. That is a given.

Everybody happy? I see no reason why the last 12mths performance in Company Results (and share price ) cannot be repeated by this time next year. Sales up, like for like, in the first 6wks trading- New Directors- World cup- New outlets- Improved advertising.

Hi captain merton and PGV4!

All good news here - seemed worth highlighting DOM hit 4.50 today.
.... and as we keep on saying, all those new branch openings (parlours!)
should rake in the "dough" with the World Cup!

jj50,

I can see DOM 'topping' previous results in the next year!

Article in The Sunday Times a few weeks back said analysts want them to start holding on to their cash in order to buy another franchise right. This is a possibility when the Dominos brand growth opportunities slow down. Any views?