From the Blue Index blog

All-MITIE

May 18th, 2009

Further evidence emerged today of how companies are outsourcing to save money. Building services group MITIE Group (MTO) reported a 12 percent hike in annual pre-tax profits to GBP75.9m, on revenues ahead 8.2 percent to GBP1.5bn. Additionally, MITIEs forward order book increased to GBP4.9bn from GBP4.4bn last time, and the group are benefiting from a sustained level of outsourcing as contracts become larger and longer term. Looking forward, the company also said it is extremely well positioned for acquisitions and buying up companies which fit the existing business.

Analysts are very positive over the results, remarking the results are strong, with high visibility and positive outlook resulting from MITIE clients increasing outsourcing to improve efficiency and to cut costs.

If like me you have tracked the share price performance of companies providing outsourcing during the downturn, such as Compass Group (CPG) and Capita (CPI), youll find that almost without exception, these companies are very positive in outlook, with clear revenue visibilities.

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Stop to 285.0 to lock in +15

Buy order left on the spreads @292.0 Dec contract, if triggered hopefully make another assault on 300.0. Half yearly Financial report due 19th November.

Barclays Capital initiates overweight on MITIE target price 345p

Stop to entry for risk free trade.

Fingers crossed for more volume next week to finally breach 300.0 and breakout up and away.

Looks like a short

Go for it chuckles.

Mostly a tongue in cheek comment, but it's at its all time high and it will be interesting to see if it gets through. I think it will retrace first but it's such a slow mover it's not worth trading unless you're betting at least £100 per point and there are much better quicker returns elsewhere for £30k of shares.

chuckles - Fair comment, usually I only trade stocks that I own (up and down) horses for courses. Quite happy with the profits to date and suits my style of trading exactly for the reasons you have stated, ie no need to screen watch. I play a lot of golf in the summer, still work 3 nights per week, this is just one of the stocks that fills that criteria for me. I use Cap Spreads (quarterly contracts) for spread betting who currently offer on this stock to trade £1 - £145 per point. Of course on the days of the week that I am not working or playing golf, I am able to day trade UKX and Dow as well as more volatile stocks, usually more so in the winter months.

Taken profits @ 298.0 + 6. Buy order left on the spreads @ 302.0

Back in long on the spreads @ 289.7

Stop to entry for risk free trade.

MITIE, the outsourcing and energy services company, has secured a contract to provide integrated facilities management (FM) for British Sky Broadcasting Group...



... the UK's largest entertainment and home communications company.

The contract, with a total value in excess of £100m over a five-year period, will see MITIE deliver services across Sky's estate in the UK and Ireland, beginning in January. 2013. As well as its two main campuses in London and Scotland, it will work at 12 regional offices, two data centres and dozens of POP sites (internet exchange points).

MITIE will have responsibility for delivering a range of services including fabric maintenance, engineering maintenance, energy management, catering, security, cleaning, mail room and couriers, helpdesk, switchboard, shuttle buses, grounds maintenance and internal landscaping.

The company also recently completed a project to build an on-site wind turbine at Sky's new broadcast facility, Sky Studios, in Osterley, West London. The most sustainable broadcast facility of its type in Europe, the turbine will provide over 133 MWh per annum of clean energy to the studios.

Ruby McGregor-Smith, Chief Executive of MITIE Group, said: "We are delighted to be working with Sky and look forward to creating what will be a truly collaborative partnership.

"Sky is a dynamic company and MITIE will ensure the FM strategy brings the highest quality services, value and innovation to its business."

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Finally broken through 300.0 resistance, if it can hold above till the close, looking good to run up to half yearly financial report on 19th.

Took a chance on these on Friday and added @ 295.0 and towards the close @ 290.0, moved my stop right down, both positions taken on the spreads March quarterly contracts on the spreads. Interim results tomorrow (gulp) and may God have mercy on my soul :O).

Obviously I'm hoping for good results. 50DMA breached on friday, not good for the nerves hence quarterly contracts in the event of profit takers doing theire worst.

Ouch!

Ouch! is right halifax, interim wasn't stunning but not that bad either. May take longer than March to recover but sticking with it. Same as VOD has rallied in Dec for last 5 years.

Added to March contract @ 269.0

Solid support @ 260.0 indicators improving, volume required.

MITIE secures £30 million maintenance contract
StockMarketWire.com
MITIE, the FTSE 250 strategic outsourcing company, has been awarded a £30m contract with Hammersmith & Fulham Council.

MITIE's painting business will deliver a borough-wide cyclical planned maintenance programme in a contract valued at £10m per annum for three years.

The works, commencing in March 2013, comprise of external and communal decorative repairs and redecorations for over 7,500 homes.

The contract includes maintenance of the external fabric and fixtures of the buildings, such as windows, doors, roofs, walkways, external walls and cladding. Works to communal areas also include the testing and repair or replacement of electrical installations.

Residents will benefit from a well-maintained and refreshed environment in which to live, work and play.

MITIE will invest in the community, working with the Council to create local employment opportunities, including hiring up to 10 apprentices and two resident liaison officers.

MITIE's Real Apprentice scheme will also be utilised to help long term unemployed residents back into the workforce.

Ruby McGregor-Smith CBE, Chief Executive of MITIE Group PLC, said: "We are delighted to be working in partnership with Hammersmith & Fulham Council to deliver repairs, painting and redecoration across 7,500 homes in the area.

"We are committed to providing the highest quality of service to the Council and its residents."

At 10:10am: (LON:MTO) MITIE Group share price was +2.75p at 274.15p


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