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Https://www.constructionenquirer.com/2024/02/27/costain-moves-hq-to-londons-can-of-ham/
We see just for a trade
Indeed. He's very conservative but the II's will want the divi back properly. Historically used to be roughly half earnings, but he's flagged intent for 33%. My guess 3.5p annual total. Big contractors reporting recently have all had good results. These upcoming should be back to 2018 numbers IMHO. GLA
“Due to continued growth the position of HR Administrator has become available to join a growing team based in Maidenhead.”
“ Due to growth,we are looking for a Chief Process Engineer - Clean Energy to join our vibrant team, based in Manchester or Aberdeen”
Posted in the last 24 hours.
Growing business :)
I topped up also today.
Highly cash generative businesses and £164Million cash, massive recent multi year contract and with a simply ridiculous valuation at just £20Million more than cash.
It didn't stay there long, managed to pick up some at 64.5 good job for alerts
Gap filled now, should head back up towards results and dividend announcement.
SOMETHINK SEEMS OF here as everyday loads of chunky sells . /GOOD LUCK OVERALL up here
This article is behind a pay wall. Does it say anything about Costain?
Https://www.watermagazine.co.uk/2024/01/12/costain-awarded-landmark-new-contract/#:~:text=Costain%20has%20been%20appointed%20by,water%20sector%20for%20the%20company.
From the BBC Website. Sorry the links did not work.
"Executives at water companies could lose their bonuses in future if the firm they run causes environmental damage, like letting illegal sewage spills pollute a beach or river.
Regulator Ofwat will run a consultation on the proposal later this year.
Environment secretary Stephen Barclay said it was time water company bosses "took responsibility".
But some, including the Liberal Democrats, have said the proposals do not go far enough.
The party's environment spokesman Tim Farron said Mr Barclay's proposals should include banning bonuses "regardless of criminal conviction".
Campaigners and government opposition parties also said they had long been calling for restrictions on water boss bonuses.
The UK's water companies, which are in charge of managing water supply and waste water, have faced heavy criticism in recent times over leaks and sewage discharges into rivers. Pressure is growing on the UK's water system, much of which was built decades ago, due to climate change and population growth.
There has also been backlash following the announcement that suppliers planned to put water bills up by around £156 a year by 2030 in a bid to modernise the UK's ageing water infrastructure.
Last year, senior executives from five of the 11 water companies that deal with sewage took bonuses. But at the other six, bosses opted to forgo them after pressure from campaigners.
Ofwat first announced the policy in March last year, but is still to consult on whether the plan will go ahead, as well as what types of incidents would cost a water company executive their bonus.
The government hopes the policy will apply to bonuses for the next financial year beginning in April. If it does come into force, it would apply to water companies in England and Wales.
"In cases where companies have committed criminal breaches, there is no justification whatsoever for paying out bonuses. It needs to stop now," said Mr Barclay
"Tougher action" was needed to address water companies' "poor performance", the environment secretary added.
"No-one should profit from illegal behaviour."
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This should certainly help Costain win business in the water sector
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Lest we forget, nearly £0.60 of the current share price (according to my estimates) is net cash! Let that sink in for a moment. The EV:EBITDA ratio is almost certainly
I think you'll be fine at that level. Several big trades on Friday. Results should be solid, dividend fully back in play. I am thinking £1 + sooner than year end but its always slower going back up huh?
Still underpriced; in since 2012, need 92p to cover, so feel pretty confident unless the world wreckers (Putin to Hamas) succeed. GLA.
WHY did it pop up to 72 after hours to me its says something . Will add today gla
HOPEFULLY by year end 2024 nearly 1 pound a share
Kind thanks my brokeR was sending me info saying update on 18th .ALL good can buy then
TU was out last week
Thought it be this morning we got all day for it to drop . WILL take another trade when i see update as i sold last week .GLA
EV/EBITDA multiples for Costain peers:
Balfour Beatty.......3.4x
Keller Group..........3.4x
Morgan Sindall......3.9x
Average..................3.6x
In order for Costain shares to trade inline with the average they would have to rise to 125p.
Tripling of the stock price over the next 24 months if the market becomes bullish and the company executes and increases SH value.