I love this little beast but the trading patterns leave me confused. Where next 6p or 10p?

I love shares so much!! Doesn't it keep the mind occupied on a boring day?

nasty fall last few days not sure why as nothing to justify

I feel a bit stupid, I planned to sell some profit one fine Monday morning, I could have got 9.4p now they're 6p -What a difference 10 days makes!

But I still love 'em. I'd buy the company if I'd more money. But that's life!

I've bought more!

They shouldn't be overlooked when there's a spotlight on retailing.

I wish I'd the cash to buy the company, I must check my lotto numbers!

There must be some interest, isn't there?

Hello JRM. Yes I hold ACT shares as well, and I'm still following your thread. Am sitting tight and hoping that ACT makes its forecast profit for the year!

Thanks for listening and even more thanks for writing back - I thoght I was all alone!

Looking at a past, IC's there's a tendency for them to review companies that have good results about 6 weeks later once they've settled down. If this is the case next week we should get a tip.

Hello JRM. I hold ACT shares as well but normally just read and not post.

yes, It would be nice to get a tip.

Thanks for talking!

Things are rather quiet here any thoughts?

A buying opportunity?

I am not going to buy any more, but I'll hang on for the next news. If ACT fulfils its profit expectations of 800k profit for the current year, then we should be looking at about 10p.

This must be the only fashion chain that's not buzzing. See Laura Ashley, ASOS, Alexon, M and S etc etc

Yes that's right - so small it's below the radar for the institutions...

I think the name is the biggest problem -people know Elle but not Actif!

tif Group PLC
12 July 2004



Actif Group plc

Trading update

At the time of the interim results announced by the Company in March this year,
the Chairman reported that good progress had been made towards increasing sales
and margins of Elle merchandise across both the wholesale and retail
distribution channels. However he also stated that the Group was finding
post-January trading in its retail formats to be unpredictable and took a
cautious view about the short term outlook for Elle retail.

Since then retail trading conditions in Elle prime stores and concessions have
deteriorated sharply resulting in total retail sales for the 23 weeks since 31
January 2004 being 14% below last year, which represents a like for like decline
of 18%. This is attributed to difficult market conditions, where the cool, dull
weather since Easter contrasts sharply with the prolonged spell of hot, sunny
weather enjoyed last year. This is a similar situation to that being experienced
by other High Street clothing retailers, but has been exacerbated by a poor
performance of High Summer ranges, especially within the Tops category, which
accounts for approximately 50% of the retail sales mix.

This sales shortfall will have an adverse impact on profitability, and the Actif
Group Board now anticipates that the outcome for the year to 31 July 2004 will
be significantly below market expectations, coming in at around the break-even
level. The Group continues to generate good cashflows and net debt at the end of
the year is anticipated to be in line with last year at around 1.1m, following
capital expenditure of 0.7m.

Sales within the wholesale business have remained strong, building on the growth
seen in the first half, with full year sales increasing by 35% on last year.

Mark Evans, Chief Executive of Actif Group comments:

'This is a disappointing set back to the profit recovery of the Group,
particularly given the improvement in the wholesale division. The weakness in
our retail summer ranges has been compounded by more challenging market
conditions.

The necessary actions have been taken to address the product weaknesses
highlighted in the Spring / Summer season and the results of these actions are
evident in the strength of Autumn / Winter 2004 wholesale sales.

We remain confident in the Elle brand appeal in the UK market and in our future
development.'


GREAT....................

I still think they're an amazing bargain. Where else can you get such a well known national brand name for only 3m, with such insignifant debt? If I was a little braver I'd bid myself.

LONDON (ShareCast)13/7/2004 - It was a mixed day for London's small caps with shares in Actif Group (LSE: ACT.L - news)FALLING SHARPLY AFTER ISSUING A PROFIT WARNING LAST NIGHT. It is 4.25p.
The sports goods retailer said full-year results would be "significantly below market expectations" after a sharp fall in sales.

It's so like French Connection and next a decade ago! A small holding is surely worth the risk?

Why is the gap so large between the buy and sell price?

Ok, it's wrong!!!!!!!!!!!

I phoned HL yesterday for a price and it was 4-5p, not to be put off, I asked the chap to check, within moments I'd bought more of this little darling for less than the quoted mid price -What's happening?

The results are coming and they are unlikely to sparkle, but that's retailing, and they've warned us.

But if the results slightly exceed those of the interims, they'll be well up on last years.

Minimal debt, an establihed brand name, national coverage and change out of 4 million -They're having a laugh! But who will win

Market value of less than 3 MILLION!!!

A BRAND NAME.

NATIONAL RECOGNITION AND COVERAGE.

LOW DEBT.

BUT, AN IFFY TRADING STATEMENT - AM I A FOOL STILL BELIEVING? -PLEASE SHARE YOUR THOUGHTS