Premier Foods ShareCast News (PFD)

Thursday newspaper round-up: Premier Foods, Lloyds, JPMorgan...

The Guardian says: "Premier Foods, the firm behind Bisto, Hovis and Mr Kipling, is sitting on a pensions timebomb that risks wiping up to a quarter off the value of retirement savings of 60,000 past and present workers if the debt-laden food manufacturer were to slip into insolvency, according to a leading pensions expert." Nevertheless, the company has stressed that bankruptcy remains highly unlikely.
[25 Apr '13]

Premier Foods first quarter sales up one per cent

Hovis bread and Mr Kipling cakes maker Premier Foods said first quarter sales, excluding Milling, increased one per cent as it sticks to full year guidance.
[23 Apr '13]

Sunday share tips: Premier Foods, Halfords, Prezzo

Recently resigned Premier Foods Chief Executive Michael Clarke has left a smell of 'spoilt food' behind him after his 18-month tenure. While he did push through a vital restructuring he left the job half done. In fact, the company's very existence is still in question. Its deficit is expected to double when it finishes its triennial pension valuation, to which one must add 900m pounds in debt. Indeed, Premier needs to sell more businesses, or raise cash in a rights issue, or
[21 Apr '13]

Tuesday broker round-up UPDATE

African Barrick Gold: Westhouse Securities upgrades from sell to neutral with a target price of 195p.
[9 Apr '13]

New Premier Foods CEO opens account

A round-up of the biggest director buys today so far.
[22 Feb '13]

Premier Foods upbeat after annus horribilis

Debt laden food manufacturer Premier Foods said it expects to make progress in the year ahead, despite persistently challenging markets, as it posted an increase full year underlying trading profit.
[21 Feb '13]

Monday broker round-up UPDATE

Aquarius Platinum: Deutsche Bank shifts target price from 82p to 83p keeping a buy recommendation.
[11 Feb '13]

Tuesday broker round-up UPDATE

Alternative Networks: Westhouse Securities downgrades from add to neutral with a target price of 280p.
[5 Feb '13]