spreadbetters bonanza on mab on 10 pound a point as of 29 april hop on baby

justi, why does the above announcement in itself mean that the stock should be avoided? Mr T was a forced seller at 130p and effectively removes an overhang. At 130p someone is prepared to take a longer view. Infact, the sp has improved as a consequence. Be interesting to see if Ephida was involved.

Joe Lewis, the Bahamas based British billionaire has purchased 25% of MAB shares from Mr T at 130p. For interest he also has a stake in Ladbrokes along with the Magner Irish connection

when your not working, your in the pub or betting shop. lots of jobless to come.

A new slide is forming on the chart.

I'm in the pub/bookies every day...lol.

Elpida increases stake to 11.23% sp141p

up 9p @ 191p. Shares have strengtherned since the dividend cancellation announcement so as to reduce debt.

Any followers of these?

Just me then!

I follow Marstons (MARS) only because we have a local one.

Excellent pint!

Never tried it , I'm a lager lout :-)

lager is for BBQ's :-)

Mitchells & Butlers plc


Mitchells & Butlers has been informed that the Takeover Panel has now finished
its investigations and concluded that no agreement or understanding was reached
between any party to act in concert for the purposes of the City Code, between
15 October 2009 and the date of this announcement.
The Board welcomes the Takeover Panel's conclusions and looks forward to
implementing its strategic plans to create value for all shareholders.

Half Yearly Report.

Business Highlights

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Like-for-like sales up 1.8% in the 33 weeks*
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Food and drink like-for-like sales up 4.3%* and 0.3%* respectively
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Retail operating profits up 13.7% at 158m**
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Retail net operating margin up 1.6% points**
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Net debt reduced by 87m in the first half
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Pension funding approach agreed: annual payments increased from 24m to 40m

Interim Management Statement.

Performance



Like-for-like sales in the first 42 weeks of the financial year have increased by 1.6% with total sales up 2.1%. Like-for-like sales rose by 1.2% in the most recent nine weeks since we last reported. The month of the World Cup had a negative impact on food sales reducing overall like-for-like sales by approximately 2.0%, indicating an estimated underlying growth rate of 3.2% in the nine week period.

Interim Management Statement.

Operating performance

On a like-for-like basis, sales in the first 42 weeks were up 3.1% with trading in the last 9 weeks to 16 July up by 2.8%. This recent period of trading was however against weaker comparable results last year (due to the football World Cup) and management estimates that the underlying like-for-like growth trend has softened to around 1%.

Still the Joe Lewis factor? A few 'rule 8's' today - knock on for JDW share price?

Well that's that then!

Response to Announcement by Piedmont