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http://www.investegate.co.uk/next-fifteen-comm--nfc-/bus/re-contract/20130501151100Z2956/ blackberry!!!!!!!!!!11
Next Fifteen Communications (NFC) Director name: Mr Tim Dyson Amount sold: 781,004 @ 100.00p Value: £781,004
Next Fifteen Communications Sell 27-Nov-12 £80,000.00 David Dewhurst 80,000 @ 100.00p
Valuation: Fair rating in current environment Our projected 6% pa EPS growth rate over the next two years recognises continuing low global economic growth prospects, although these estimates do not include any future acquisitions that the group has the resources to complete. A prospective 9.6x P/E would seem to be a fairly undemanding rating for a leading player in transition to the fast growing digital communications market at a time of low global economic growth.
http://www.edisoninvestmentresearch.co.uk/researchreports/NFCOutlook271112.pdf
Commenting on the results, Chairman of Next 15, Richard Eyre, said: Next 15, a worldwide digital communications group, is pleased to report that it has continued to trade well with strong operational performances from almost every part of the Group. This success has been underpinned by the Group's early transition from traditional PR to digital and social marketing services. As I reported last year, this strategy is giving the Group access to new revenue streams and helping drive growth in many global markets. The transition is being driven both through organic expansion and targeted acquisitions. While the global economy continues to struggle, Next 15 continues to deliver revenue and earnings growth with a strong balance sheet.”
Operational highlights: Adjusted pre-tax profit margin increased to 10.5% from 9.8% last year Net debt increased by just £1.0m year on year to £2.6m, despite spending of £5.7m on acquisition related payments2 Acquired 80% of the issued share capital of two German-based businesses, Trademark PR and Trademark Consulting, to be integrated within the Bite Communications group Acquired the remaining 20% of CMG Worldwide Limited (trading as Bourne) that the Group did not already own Acquired a 71.8% shareholding in Paratus Communications Limited, a small UK-based corporate and consumer agency integrated within Lexis Acquisition of Content & Motion in August 2012, providing Beyond with a talented social media team creating programmes that drive engagement through blogger and media outreach and clients' owned social media presences
FINAL RESULTS ANNOUNCEMENT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 JULY 2012 Next Fifteen Communications Group plc (‘Next 15’ or ‘the Group’), the worldwide digital communications group, today announces its final audited results for the year ended 31 July 2012. Financial highlights: Revenues increased by 6% to £91.6m (2011: £86.0m) Adjusted profit before tax increased by 14% to £9.6m (2011: £8.4m) (see note 3) Profit before tax decreased by 21% to £6.0m (2011: £7.5m) after the impact of fraudulent activity (see Chairman’s statement) Diluted adjusted earnings per share increased by 15% to 10.07p (2011: 8.74p) (see note 8) Basic earnings per share decreased by 25% to 6.85p (2011: 9.10p) (see note 8) Final dividend of 1.735p per share (2011: 1.535p), raising the total dividend by 12% to 2.30p (2011: 2.05p) Adjusted EBITDA1 increased to £11.2m from £10.7m in the comparative period
Public relations consultancy Next Fifteen expects full year profit to be in line with company expectations and is confident of further progress in the new financial year. The group, which generates over 50 per cent of its total revenues in the US, said it should continue to benefit from the relative strength of the US economy, especially during an election year. On a cautionary note however, it added: "We recognise the continued uncertainty surrounding sovereign debt levels in Europe and its potential to impact the global economy and relative currency values." Otherwise Next Fifteen said it has continued to invest in its transition to digital marketing services. The group, which acquired UK-based social marketing agency Content & Motion earlier this year, said it expects investment will continue in the current year. In the last six months it has signed up several new clients including such as Spotify, Palo Alto Networks, Pinterest, Staples, Pizza Hut and Vodafone. "We are pleased with this progress despite the sluggish economic conditions in many markets," the group said. Chairman Richard Eyre noted: "The board sees significant and structural long-term growth potential in digital marketing as brands increasingly move away from traditional marketing such as print media towards more interactive social, mobile and digital channels." "With our strong balance sheet we are well placed to make further strategic acquisitions in the digital space. We will also continue to invest in additional digital talent for the group's existing businesses and look for opportunities to create new agencies."
Richard Eyre, Chairman of Next Fifteen, said: “The board sees significant and structural long-term growth potential in digital marketing as brands increasingly move away from traditional marketing such as print media towards more interactive social, mobile and digital channels. With our strong balance sheet we are well placed to make further strategic acquisitions in the digital space. We will also continue to invest in additional digital talent for the Group’s existing businesses and look for opportunities to create new agencies."
Trading update Next Fifteen Communications Group plc ("Next Fifteen" or "the Group"), the digital communications group, is pleased to announce a pre-close trading update for the period to 31st July 2012. The results for the financial year 2012 are due to be announced on 6th November 2012. Next Fifteen expects its profits to be in line with the board's expectations and the Group anticipates further good progress in the financial year just commenced. During the year Next Fifteen has continued to invest in its transition to digital marketing services. This investment will continue in the current year and has already resulted in a small acquisition of UK-based social marketing agency, Content & Motion. This will become part of Beyond, Next Fifteen’s pure digital marketing agency. In the last six months the Group has added several major new clients including: IFS, Spotify, Palo Alto Networks, Pinterest, Staples, Pizza Hut and Vodafone. We are pleased with this progress despite the sluggish economic conditions in many markets. Over 50% of the Group’s revenues are generated in the US and, in the financial year that has just started, we believe the Group should continue to benefit from the relative strength of the US economy, especially during an election year. However, we recognise the continued uncertainty surrounding sovereign debt levels in Europe and its potential to impact the global economy and relative currency values.
http://www.investegate.co.uk/Article.aspx?id=20120906070000Z2299
Valuation: Digital growth prospects support premium Despite the shaving of our estimates, the group continues to grow at a reasonable pace in current market conditions. We expect management’s focus on the digital growth driver to add to future growth prospects and we continue to contend that this adds some justification to the current premium P/E rating to similar sized peers.
Next Fifteen Communications BUY 26/04/2012 Ben Jaglom PR heavyweight Next Fifteen Communications (NFC) unveiled a 15% rise in pre-tax profits as its push into digital continued. The AIM-quoted outfit declared pre-tax profits of £4.25m (2011: £3.69m) on sales of £45.3m (2011: £40.8m) for the six months to January 2012. Earnings per share rose by 12% to 2.82p while net debt stood at £4.4m. The interim dividend climbed from 0.515p to 0.565p. It was a particularly strong period for its range of digital agencies, which saw sales power ahead by 39%, with the company boasting of a number of new clients such as music group EMI and coupon specialist Groupon. There was also a good showing from its 'corporate communications' sector, which saw its investor relations specialist Blueshirt win clients such as website aggregator Angie's List. Analysts at Canaccord Genuity are forecasting pre-tax profits of £9.7m (EPS: 9.9p) on sales of £92.3m for the year to July 2012. Last recommended by Growth Company Investor last January at 76.5p the shares currently trade at 96p. A company that has managed to buck the trend of disappointing media ventures on the junior market, its bold attempt to focus on the niche digital PR market has to date borne fruit. However, there is no dividend and an upwards ascent is far from inevitable in what is a highly fickle sector. We retain our existing rating for now. Buy.
Commenting on the results, Chairman of Next 15, Richard Eyre, said: “Next 15's strategy to focus on digital marketing is delivering positive results. The Group's dedicated digital agencies continue to perform strongly, delivering organic revenue growth of 39%. The outperformance of our digital brands once again supports the investment we have made and continue to make in this area. The Group is now focused on ensuring that knowledge and expertise gained in digital are spread and adopted by the rest of the portfolio.”
Next Fifteen Communications Group plc Interim results for the six months ended 31 January 2012 Next Fifteen Communications Group plc ("Next 15" or "the Group"), a worldwide digital marketing group, today announces its results for the six months ended 31 January 2012. Financial Highlights: Revenues increased by 11% to £45.3 million (2011: £40.8 million) Organic growth in revenues of 4% over the prior period Adjusted profit before tax rose by 15% to £4.25 million (2011: £3.69 million) (see note 3) Diluted adjusted earnings per share increased by 12% to 4.35p (2011: 3.89p) (see note 8) Basic earnings per share increased by 1% to 2.82p (2011: 2.79p) (see note 8) Interim dividend increased by 10% to 0.565p per share (2011: 0.515p) Net debt1 of £4.4m following £5.4m of acquisition related payments in the period (see note 9) EBITDA increased to £5.1m from £4.5m in the comparative period Corporate Progress: Bite Group acquired an 80% stake in two German-based communications businesses, Trademark Public Relations and Trademark Consulting to enhance its international offering and reach Launched a new business, Animo, which specialises in mobile marketing Restructuring to accelerate digital transition in UK Consumer PR business, resulting in £0.25m charge in first half and £0.4m total expected for full year. After the balance sheet date, Next 15 entered into an arrangement to purchase the remaining 20% interest in digital marketing agency, Bourne, making it a wholly owned subsidiary
http://www.investegate.co.uk/Article.aspx?id=20120424070000Z3822
Commenting on the results, Chairman of Next Fifteen, Richard Eyre, said: “Next Fifteen Communications Group plc (“Next 15” or “the Group”), a worldwide digital communications group, has had a memorable year. The Group has achieved record revenues and profits underpinned by its early transition to digital services in its PR businesses. Digital is giving the group access to new revenue streams and helping to deliver strong growth in North America and Asia. During the year Next 15 further expanded its digital offering and strengthened its corporate business, through targeted acquisitions. Against a backdrop of geopolitical turmoil Next 15 has delivered strong top and bottom line growth, with a balance sheet that is both robust and sustainable.”
Preliminary results for the year ended 31 July 2011 (unaudited) Next Fifteen Communications Group plc (‘Next Fifteen’ or ‘the Group’), the worldwide digital communications group, today announces its results for the year ended 31 July 2011. Financial highlights: Revenues increased by 19% to £86.0m (2010: £72.3m) Profit before tax increased by 42% to £7.5m (2010: £5.3m) Adjusted profit before tax increased by 27% to £8.4m (2010: £6.6m) (see note 3) Basic earnings per share increased by 35% to 9.10p (2010: 6.75p) (see note 8) Diluted adjusted earnings per share increased by 16% to 8.74p (2010: 7.53p) EBITDA increased to £10.7m from £8.4m in the comparative period Recommended final dividend of 1.535p per share (2010: 1.375p), raising the total dividend by 11% to 2.05p (2010: 1.85p) Net debt of £1.6m (2010: £0.9m) (see note 9) following £6.1m (2010: £5.1m) of acquisition related payments in the year Corporate progress: Acquired 85% of Blueshirt Group LLC, an investor and media relations company based in San Francisco serving the technology sector Acquired 80% of CMG Worldwide Limited, a digital agency trading as ‘Bourne’ within the UK and US markets Beyond acquired 100% of UK based Type 3 Limited and US based Type 3 LTD, two digital consultancies which have been integrated into Beyond, a digital consultancy in which the Group have a 51% interest Acquired the trade and assets of two digital businesses operating in the APAC region to enhance the Bite Asia service offering Won new retained clients including GE, Nokia, Disney Consumer Products, Broadcom, Open Table, Zynga, Informatica, Solazyme, Lytro
http://www.investegate.co.uk/Article.aspx?id=20111018070000Z4754
Expanding into the digital marketing arena, Next Fifteen Communications Group (NFC) has announced the acquisition of CMG Worldwide, trading as Bourne, a global, full-service digital agency, for an initial consideration of 1.95 million pounds. "All Next Fifteen's agencies are focused on delivering world class digital strategies and campaigns," commented Tim Dyson, chief executive of Next Fifteen. "Bourne significantly extends our digital marketing capabilities, enabling us to expand the services we sell to our current clients." The shares gained 1.5p to 84.5p on Friday
Interesting Company with some big name clients - appears to have lots of potential