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http://www.investegate.co.uk/Article.aspx?id=201103310700089546D
Booker sees challenging year Date: Thursday 31 Mar 2011 LONDON (ShareCast) - Cash and carry group Booker saw a healthy rise in sales in the year to 25 March, but predicted economic conditions would remain challenging in 2011. Total sales were up by 6.4%, with like-for-like sales up by 4.4%. Fresh fruit and vegetable sales did particularly well, climbing by 52%. Trading in India is “encouraging”, with a second branch in Mumbai to be opened soon, the company said. The two acquisitions the company announced in October, the catering supplier Ritter-Courivaud and the drinks group Classic, are performing in line with expectations, the company said. “The UK economy is expected to remain challenging for the next year but we are committed to helping our customers prosper amid the economic uncertainties,” said chief executive Charles Wilson.
Evolution Securities maintained its "buy" rating for Booker Group (BOK), the cash and carry operator, with a 60p target price. Commenting ahead of the fourth quarter trading update tomorrow, the broker believes the group offers an appealing long term investment opportunity. Sustained market share gains offer growth opportunities in traditional cash and carry markets, Evolution added, while a shrewd shift towards food service offers growth opportunities in alternative markets. Booker shares moved up 0.1p to 59.7p.
Looks like buy has pushed up SP Screaming buy.
Name of registered shareholders(s) and, if more than one, the number of shares held by each of them Rose Easton - 22,500 ordinary shares of 1 pence; Karen Easton on behalf of Max Easton - 22,500 ordinary shares of 1 pence; and Karen Easton on behalf of Molly Easton - 22,500 ordinary shares of 1 pence. That is what I like to see A Company Director buying stock for her children
In the 16 weeks to 31 December 2010 total sales rose by 7.2% and like-for-like sales rose by 5.4%. Non-tobacco like-for-like sales rose by 5.5%, while like-for-like tobacco sales increased by 5.1%. Despite both the catering and retail markets experiencing a challenging quarter, due in part to the poor weather, Booker grew sales, customer numbers and average spend per customer through improving choice, price and service. Fresh departments did particularly well with fruit and vegetables up 54%. Ritter-Courivaud and Classic, the two acquisitions we announced in October 2010, are performing in line with expectations. Our performance in India is on track and we expect to open our second branch in Mumbai and our first joint venture branch in the Spring. Profits and net cash remain in line with expectations. Charles Wilson, Booker Chief Executive said: "Booker serves over four hundred thousand independent retail and catering businesses. They have had a difficult quarter in part due to the poor weather. We are grateful that they gave Booker more of their spend during this time and look forward to serving them in the months ahead."
Much appreciated.....! Thanks.
IMS in the business context usually means Interim Management Statement - this will typically include a summary of what the company has achieved the last 12 months and their targets and expectations for the next 12 months, or something similar. I'm interested to see what they have to say myself since they have been expanding into the Indian cash-and-carry market (instead of just the UK).
Can anyone please help me..? Booker has an IMS which is going to be published on the 13 Jan...I can't find out exactly what an IMS is....Can anybody help.....? Thanks in advance..!
Nice buy recommendation today with 66p target.
Good lot of buys today.
60p was always a good possibility after the good results
Quite agree with you. I think 60p has been on the cards since the last results
This little bute is heading for 60p then up up and away.
Who is G Farrant......the investors chronicle has him buying shares......but it vwould appear that he doesn't exist in the booker company...!!!
G Farrant has just bought 358,702.00 worth of shares
Not so sure Bookers is not quite the recovery play its makes out to be. Mind you they are very good at play acting and massaging (figures)...when it suits them imho! So "How many directors sold shares in BOOKER this year?"..... i hear you ask me. Plenty i say, after all they need somthing to line their pockets with this cold hard winter. Caution advised imho but as always i expect and demand you do your own research!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! SELL.
Good interim figures and a good sp rise
it has started to move upwards for a change. About b****y time
1.27p per share is the full year Div
What is the Full Year Dividend Payout? And when does anyone know.
Takeover bid? Don't want to have their shares tied up?
72,000,000 sells now and most are Directors something happening
Why is this showing sells of like 32Million....?? Can't be right surely? With Dividend coming up and blistering results last week...?
Really pleased with the results. Will top up with another 10K first thing Monday while they are at this level.