We are the world's largest independent ground engineering specialist, renowned for providing technically advanced and cost effective foundation solutions. Our reputation is built on engineering excellence and a commitment to continual innovation.

Our services are used across the construction sector in infrastructure, industrial, commercial, residential and environmental projects. We have unrivalled coverage in Europe, North America, Australia, and South Africa and a growing presence in Asia, the Middle East and Latin America.

With an annual turnover of £1.5bn, we have around 9,000 staff world-wide with offices in more than 40 countries.

Our businesses
http://www.keller.co.uk/aboutkeller/businesses.aspx







Keller adds 7.3 percent after the engineering company reports first-half profits that more than trebled from a year ago.

"Keller's interim results show that the group is now back on the front foot after several difficult years of unprecedented volume declines in most of its key markets," Numis Securities says in a research note.

Numis maintains an "add" rating on Keller shares, while Investec keeps a "buy" rating, describing Keller's results as an "encouraging set of interims."

Interview with Justin Atkinson, Chief Executive

http://www.keller.co.uk/media.aspx

Watching the video, they seem to me to be counting on the USA turn around.

Keller: Panmure Gordon ups target price from 350p to 570p and maintains a hold rating.

Meantime, and on the company front, international ground engineering specialist Keller Group will release results on Tuesday. A series of upbeat trading statements have resulted in positive earnings momentum this year. While many of its end markets remain difficult, early action on costs and improving efficiency is working, Panmure Gordon wrote on Friday.

Another company on the crest of a wave is Keller (LON:KLR), the international ground engineering specialist, which raised earnings guidance last month.

"While many of its end markets remain difficult, early action on costs and improving efficiency is working. We expect confirmation of a good year with the pre-close update," said Andy Brown, an analyst with Panmure Gordon.

Brown reckons the key issues will be: the construction market outlook; industry capacity - particularly the US; utilisation rates.

07:00


Keller Group PLC - Year End Trading Update


PRN






For immediate release Tuesday, 18 December 2012



Keller Group plc

Year End Trading Update



Keller Group plc ("Keller" or "the Group"), the international ground
engineering specialist, is providing the following routine trading update in
advance of its results for the financial year ending 31 December 2012, to be
announced on 4 March 2013.

In our Interim Management Statement released on 15 November 2012 we reported
that the Group's 2012 full-year revenue was expected to be around £1.3bn, with
full-year profit before tax significantly above the then range of market
expectations.

Since then, overall market and trading conditions have remained largely
unchanged. Accordingly, the Board continues to expect that the full year
results will be in line with the guidance given in November.


For further information, please contact:

Keller Group plc
Justin Atkinson, Chief Executive 020 7616 7575
James Hind, Finance Director

Finsbury
James Leviton, Rowley Hudson 020 7251 3801




Forward-looking Statements

This document contains forward-looking statements which have been made in good
faith based on the information available at the time of its approval. It is
believed that the expectations reflected in these statements are reasonable,
but they may be affected by a number of risks and uncertainties that are
inherent in any forward-looking statement which could cause actual results to
differ materially from those currently anticipated.



Note to Editors

Keller is the world's largest independent ground engineering specialist,
providing technically advanced and cost-effective foundation solutions to the
construction industry. With annual revenue of around £1.3bn, Keller has
approximately 7,000 staff world-wide.

Keller is the market leader in the US and Australia; it has prime positions in
most established European markets; and a strong profile in many developing
markets.

Keller has today announced the appointment of Mr Paul Withers as Senior
Independent Director.

Very near to £7 now

No resistance at £7

A buy tip for 2013 in this weeks shares mag. Primed to benifit from an ongoing recovery in the US residential property market during 2013. After a 138.3% gain in 2012, Keller is one of the best performing FTSE All-share constituents. Analysts are looking for a £44 million pre-tax profit, but this represents a mere 7% improvement on 2012's expected £41million result.According to the estimates from investment bank jefferies, Keller generates around 43% of revenues from the US new build market. The company's £118.9 million debt figuremeans its both operationally and financially geared and it would only take a small positive surprise in revenues to prompt a sizeable profits upgrade. The stock still remains a long way off its £11.70 all-time high
achieved at the peak of the US property market in late 2007. Keller a buy in anticipation of a continuation in the recovery rally.

Strong buying.

Not near its all time high yet

Again - excellent find!

Thanks skinny, the company is riding on the US recovery. Some of my others have taken a hit/ bashing today.

Acquisition(s)
PRNW


For immediate release
Monday, 7 January 2013





Keller Group plc



Acquisition of Geo-Foundations Contractors, Inc. (Canada)





Keller Group plc ("Keller" or "the Group"), the international ground
engineering specialist, announces that the Group has acquired Geo-Foundations
Contractors, Inc. ("Geo-Foundations"), a Toronto-based specialist geotechnical
contractor.



The consideration, paid in cash from the Group's existing facilities, was
C$9.2m (£5.7m), including an estimated C$0.6m (£0.4m) of acquired net debt.



Geo-Foundations principally serves eastern Canada, where it offers design-build
solutions to the construction and mining industries. It has built a strong
engineering reputation and has grown its revenue to around C$20m (£12.4m) in
2012. The business specialises in micro-piling, ground anchors, and specialty
grouting services which, whilst well established in the US, are still
relatively new to the Canadian market. A combination of increasing market
acceptance of these techniques in Canada, along with the introduction of ground
improvement techniques and assistance from Keller's existing US business, is
expected to fuel significant growth over time.





Commenting on the acquisition, Justin Atkinson, Chief Executive of Keller,
said:



"Keller has worked in partnership with Geo-Foundations on a number of projects
in recent years, building a relationship of mutual respect. I am confident
that, together, we are well-positioned to fully exploit the opportunities in
this attractive market.



"This acquisition builds on our strong track record of expanding into higher
growth geographic regions through both organic growth and targeted
acquisitions."

The ftse small cap index has given great rewards in 2012 and I hope for 2013.
Keller outpaced the FTSE All-Share index by 141%, Findel 142% and Thomas cook 197%. (not convinced about TC, will it last?) . Picked 2 out of the three best. The hard bit now is to pick some for 2013. Greencore could be one.

£1 million and £2 million pound buys just come in.

:-))

may i ask when you got into this one DC, lovely chart.,.

They have just purchased a company. There should be a lot more in the tank yet, just at the back of your mind one piece of bad news and the sp pays a huge price.