Redstone is a leading provider of IT and Communications solutions for businesses and organisations of all types and sizes. Redstone is uniquely positioned as the only IT and Communications provider within the UK and Ireland to be able to offer all core competencies in house. Each division is recognised as a market leader in its own right:

Redstone Telecom fixed line telephony
Redstone Mobile mobile telephony
Redstone Converged Solutions IP networks and IP telephony
Redstone Managed Solutions - Microsoft applications, server/desktop and network integrity
Redstone Technology enterprise server and storage area networks

Redstone plc (Redstone), the leading provider of communications and IT solutions, has completed the acquisition of Tolerant Systems Ltd, Net-Adept Limited, Net Quest Solutions Limited and Trent Datacomms Limited (together the Tolerant Group of Companies), some of the UK's leading providers of Network Security Solutions.

Tolerant is a Network Management, Monitoring, Analysis and Security Provider and has the exclusive rights to sell Computer Associates anti-virus and anti-spyware products to larger businesses in the UK. As such, it enables Redstone to offer an additional range of highly valued services to its customers in partnership with one of the world's largest IT management software providers.

The Tolerant Group of Companies will be integrated into Redstone Managed Solutions, an operating division of Redstone plc and will greatly enhance this divisions market proposition. The Tolerant Group of Companies are based in Stoke on Trent and have a total of 36 employees. Its unaudited results for the 12 months on a pro forma basis to May 2006 showed that it achieved aggregate revenues of 5.5m and adjusted EBITDA of 0.7m.

Total gross consideration amounts to 3.75m constituting; 1.6m in cash, 0.8m of loan notes, with interest to be charged at 0.25 per cent (gross) above the published base rate of Barclays Bank PLC (Barclays), and the balance to be satisfied by the issue of 25,000,000 new ordinary shares of 1p each (New Ordinary Shares). The cash consideration is to be funded from Redstone's existing facilities with Barclays. Application has been made for the New Ordinary Shares to be admitted to trading on AIM and dealings are expected to commence on 24 July 2006.

The Tolerant Group of Companies management team will remain with the business and report into Tariq Saied, MD Redstone Managed Solutions. The current major shareholder and MD of Tolerant, Nick Tunstall, will remain with the business for up to six months to assist with a smooth integration with Redstone.

Martin Balaam, CEO Redstone commented, "This is an excellent move for Redstone Managed Solutions, not only does it add necessary scale to this business but Tolerant also brings additional skills into the division. There are also significant cross selling opportunities as Redstone looks to sell the Network Security products across the whole Redstone customer base. We welcome onboard the Tolerant team and look forward to working with them.

"This acquisition combined with the offer for Symphony Telecom Holdings plc, which was declared wholly unconditional yesterday, represents the initial stage of Redstones stated strategy to become one of the leading IT and communications solution providers in the UK and Ireland. As such Redstone will continue to look for other earnings enhancing acquisitions in this rapidly consolidating market place."



Anyone in Redstone, company looks good to me but wanted some feedback if theres any holders amongst us?

Interims due 29th November, I wouldn't be surprised if they receive plenty of positive coverage afterwards. Hopefully advancing the share price.

Looks good just awaiting some reaction.

Unaudited Interim Results for the six months ended 30 September 2006

Redstone (AIM:RED.L), a leading provider of IT & Communications solutions in the
UK and Ireland, today announces its financial results for the six months ended
30 September 2006.

FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS

*Revenue up by 42% to 47.4m**

*Gross Profit up by 43% to 17.5m**

*Gross Profit percentage up to 36.8% from 36.4%**

*EBITDA profit of 2.9m*

*Profit after tax for the period of 1.0m (second profitable half in
succession)

*Net cash generated from operating activities of 1.8m

*30m debt facility agreed with Barclays Bank plc ('Barclays')

*Announcement of recommended offer for IDN Telecom plc ('IDN Telecom')


* before IFRS 2 charges and holiday pay accrual
** compared with six months ended 30 September 2005


OPERATIONAL HIGHLIGHTS

*Successful acquisitions of Symphony Telecom Holdings plc and the Tolerant
group of companies
*Integration of the two businesses is progressing ahead of plan and will
be materially completed by the end of December 2006
*Recommended offer for IDN Telecom which will add critical mass to the
fixed line business and bring in excess of 2,000 additional B2B customers
*Significant customer wins across divisions with organisations such as
Xansa and examination boards from England, Northern Ireland and Wales
*Customer retention in Telecoms good


Martin Balaam, Chief Executive Officer, Redstone, commented,

'Following the transformation of the Group last year, I am delighted to report
that the Group has continued to build on the sound fundamentals of generating
profits, growth and cash. We believe that the outlook for the Group is positive
and the Board remains committed to delivering growth both organically and
acquisitively in the developing and consolidating telecoms and IT sector.'





Outlook

The Directors believe that the outlook for the Group is positive and the Board
remains committed to delivering growth both organically and acquisitively in the
developing and consolidating telecoms and IT sector.

got no chance of getting IDN with that measly offer

Good article in Share mag re Redstone and IDN offer.

Contract win annouced today for three new schools in Lancaster worth 6.3m with more to come in Phase 2 and 3. Even though I.C this week said price high enough and to sell, the market still seem to have faith in Redstone with another rise today.

Still got about 30 of these holding from 4 some thing.

Sorry to hear that, I have had my share of these also. The story is that Tim Perks & Matin Ballaam Finance Director and Chief Exec have turned company around. They have a history of turning around company's and selling them on for a profit, I believe this is the plan with this one.

Redstone PLC said that it is extending its offer for IDN Telecom to Jan 5.

Up to the closing date on Dec 22, the IT firm said it had received valid acceptances for 282 mln shares, or about 72.63 pct of business telecommunications company IDN.

New Years tip in Daily Mail and also in Share Magazine.

As well as liking the consolidation in the Telecoms sector, they both are hopeful of a takeover looking at a 1 year time table.

Subject to shareholder approval at an Extraordinary General Meeting to be held on 29th March 2007, the company is proposing a Consolidation on the following basis:

Every 10 existing Ordinary Redstone GBP0.01 shares will be consolidated into 1 new Ordinary Redstone GBP0.10 share. Fractional entitlements to new Ordinary Redstone shares will be sold in the market and the proceeds of such sales will be distributed to entitled shareholders on a pro rata basis. Dealings in the new Ordinary shares on the Alternative Investment Market (AIM) are expected to commence on 30th March 2007.

Tim Perks other than being an inconsistant golfer seems to make things happen...... Redstone are hoping to hit 10 p and beyond in the next few months (6?)

I know how he must feel (inconsistant golfer)

I feel that the shares will tread water for a month or two, while the recent acquisition is digested and the market adapts to the share consolidation. I do agree with the 10p price target, which I believe could be reached by the end of this year. ( Hopefully )

spitfire43
10p sounds good when they get to 350p I will break even.

Driver
I would like to think Redstone could achieve 350p, I believe they will do well, but not that well. If you find a company with 5000% price upside please let me know.

Unfortunately I'm out of Redstone now, I needed some cash to take advantage of other situations. But still believe there is plenty of upside to come, and would be keen to buy back in when able to.

early VOIP.

What is happening here.!
Up 5 points- 83%

I held these a few years ago, they have recently been looking very weak with doubts about them surviving. Could there be a positive announcement due soon, that has leaked out, it looks that way with the huge increase in buying today. And the CEO did purchase 20K of share at the end of 2008.

If news has leaked then unfortunately it didn't leak my way.

SHARES rated them a buy back in June when they were priced at 63p,so they have certainly had a bad time.I know not why,but perhaps being an Aim stock has not helped,as the market is down by about 60% in that time.
I expect though that a few of you bright boys out there can shed a little more light!

Now up 125% on the day!! -from 6 to 13.5

I have a small holding.