As Diginty is new to the martkets and the first funeral services company to be floated, what are your views on its future potential?

There appears to be little data on which to ascertain a valuation.

I don't suppose we are going to run out of dead people!

Not one I would suggest buying into now. Its climbed very hard since last summer..

:-))

Any shareholder perks? - I'll get me coat!

I want 4 black horses and a carriage lol. You can only do it once. lol

I think you will find its not 4% dilution when the new shares are placed.

The market has liked the takeover news.

Dignity: N+1 Singer ups target price from 1096p to 1287p still recommending to buy.

:-))

Investors seem to be dying to get in this one, not pausing for breath.

Dignity schedules FY results
StockMarketWire.com
Dignity will announce its preliminary results for the 52 weeks to 28 December on 6 March.

At 3:01pm: (LON:DTY) Dignity share price was -3p at 1225p

Still pushing north.

On Wednesday, Dignity PLC (DTY:LSE) closed at 1,257, 1.23% below its 52-week high of 1,272.7, set on Feb 11, 2013.




Consensus recommendation

As of Feb 25, 2013, the consensus forecast amongst 7 polled investment analysts covering Dignity Plc advises that the company will outperform the market. This has been the consensus forecast since the sentiment of investment analysts improved on Jul 01, 2012. The previous consensus forecast advised investors to hold their position in Dignity Plc.
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A buy in this weeks shares mag - N+1 Singer expects next weeks (6 Mar) results for calendar 2012 to reveal 10.5% growth in taxable profits to £46 million and a 13% earnings per share(EPS) advance to 62.1p. For this year, the broker believes Dignity can drive EPS 12.5% higher to 69.8p. Dignity does trade on a punchy prospective price/earnings ratio of more than 17 times but secure distributions, potential earnings upgrades and scope for further chunky cash return all more than justify the rating.

Dignity PLC (DTY:LSE) set a new 52-week high during today's trading session when it reached 1,305. Over this period, the share price is up 60.57%.

Preliminary results


Highlights

· Strong operating performance by all three operating divisions;

· Profits continue to be converted to cash;

· Funeral operations continue to deliver very high levels of customer satisfaction. Having received the final invoice, 99 per cent of families say we met or exceeded their expectations and 98 per cent say they would recommend us;

· £10.6 million invested to acquire 18 funeral locations during the period;

· 19 satellite locations opened within the funeral business and the project as a whole, which commenced in 2010, broke even in the year in line with the project plan;

· Two crematoria became operational in 2012; and

· Another strong year of pre-arranged funeral plan sales, with unfulfilled pre-arranged funeral plans increasing to 290,000.

http://www.moneyam.com/action/news/showArticle?id=4549561

Dignity: Panmure Gordon raises target price from 1312p to 1555p and reiterates a buy recommendation. Investec takes target price from 1177p to 1404p keeping a buy recommendation.

Dignity delivers progress across the board
Wed 06 Mar 2013


LONDON (SHARECAST) - FTSE 250 funeral homes group Dignity reported progress from each of its three operating divisions in its preliminary results for the year ended December 28th.

Underlying profit before tax rose 11% to £46.1m (2011: £41.6m) on revenues of £229.6m, up from £210.1m a year earlier.

Underlying earnings per share climbed 14% from 55.1p to 62.8p, while basis earnings per share came in at 65.1p (2011: 62.6p).

The interim dividend was increased 10% from 4.87p to 5.36p, giving a total dividend of 10.75p (2011: 9.77p).

During the period the company invested £10.6m on the acquisition of 18 funeral locations, while two creatoria also became operational during the period.

Mike McCollum, the Chief Executive of Dignity, said: "I am pleased with the performance of the group. Client satisfaction remains exceptionally high, underlying operating profits increased eight per cent and underlying earnings per share increased 14%. Each operating division has made good progress in the year and is well placed for the future.

"The board remains confident in the group's prospects and its expectations for 2013 remain positive and unchanged."

The share price rose 0.15% to 1,301p by 09:20.

Dignity PLC (DTY:LSE) set a new 52-week high during today's trading session when it reached 1,366. Over this period, the share price is up 68.23%.

Dignity PLC (DTY:LSE) set a new 52-week high during today's trading session when it reached 1,412. Over this period, the share price is up 72.85%.As of Mar 09, 2013, the consensus forecast amongst 7 polled investment analysts covering Dignity Plc advises that the company will outperform the market. This has been the consensus forecast since the sentiment of investment analysts improved on Jul 01, 2012. The previous consensus forecast advised investors to hold their position in Dignity Plc.

Dignity PLC (DTY:LSE) set a new 52-week high during today's trading session when it reached 1,439. Over this period, the share price is up 70.33%