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Indeed. The figures are very good, perhaps only like for like could be read as neutral, all the rest is excellent. The error in letting the numbers out early appears to be all that is wrong, and that is hardly earth shattering is it. But MM's will try every trick in the book to shake shares loose, the last thing they want is long term holders such as me, they only earn when they are bought and sold. Now we need a continuation of the newsflow at a practical level to restore a bit of reason here IMHO, thats all.

Of course, I had forgotten that LSE had changed policy so that RNS could be viewed free again. So there we have it, I would call that an excellent set of results, with progress reinforced in all key aspects. The detail, and the explanations, are comprehensive. Impressive.

I suppose so, good stability here as I think most are longer term holders rather than traders, so we will rely on dividend prospects and further news of growth in the businesses to push the sp on up. This update is a known known, DM told us to expect decent figures. The unknown known is just how good a year the current one can be, as the climate of recovery slowly takes shape, increasing promo budgets at key accounts. As has been said, agencies such as this can increase business dramatically with little extra expenditure, leading to bonanza profits. Do you reckon there will be further growth by acquisition this year?

No I dont think that would be wise, no doubt some rule about publishing before signed off. Just a technicality but we wouldnt want any smacked hands in the finance department.

A bit like one of those subliminal messages, I know it was there but dont know what it said. Too slow off the mark as usual. Ah well, not long to wait., so long as the figures are good when I do get to see them.

By the time I looked that RNS had been replaced. Anyone get a look at the figures? Bit of a faux pas there, obly the eagle eyed caught it though.

Results due; http://www.investegate.co.uk/mission-marketing--tmmg-/rns/notice-of-results/201303220700086075A/

Surely that is a personal matter that has little relevance to the future. Of course the notification used general terms, along with best wishes for the future. BH clearly did a good job getting BL to the stage it was at, but time and tide wait for no man. Giles Lee will doubtless be keen to demonstrate his abilities by taking BL to new heights, a task we all wish him every success with.

Fairly normal on an AIM share to mess around with the Bid/Ask, we had a lot of movement lately, a sign of increasing liquidity that a buy of 20k shares transacted with no drama. Three weeks until results, I expect to see more movement, overall in an upwards direction, but not without a few swings. Just wonder how many shares are in free float, since this has never beeen a traders share, mostly tightly held. We shall see. ATB

I really wouldnt like to speculate at this point. The sp has shown such growth recently that any divi at all would be icing on the cake for me. I wouldnt want them to starve the company of growth capital, or to slow down the repayment of debts in order to give absolute strength to the balance sheet. That is my thinking as a business owner and a PI, but II's have different thoughts and need an income from their investments.

Indeed, there was a small spike early 09 after some increased attention was drawn to the company. The sp was over 90p but had sunk gradually during 08 as the effect of the recession impacted on marketing spends. Borrowings were also fairly high as a result of expansion, hindsight would tell us that perhaps expansion had extended the finances to a level of discomfort. Then, the merger of Loyds and HBOS resulted in the sell off by a pension funds as two funds were merged. That was the nadir of the sp, as those fund managers flooded a thin trading market with extra shares. The BoD reorganisation, the funds raised to reduce borrowings, and the emphasis on further reduction in borrowings, set in place the policies that we are now seeing the benefit of. The growth trajectory is rising more steeply, borrowings now at an almost significant level, and the prospect of impending dividend aimed at attracting a new tier of investor. All coming together very nicely, and the aim of reaching a quid per share looks entirely realistic in my view.

Tremendous week yes. It is about the future as far as I can see, and David Morgan's comment that we could be on the threshold of " a lollaopalooza ! " Company spend in this sector should rise strongly as economic times go in to the upward cycle, and The Mission have done great work in positioning themselves to profit from the better times ahead. Still a very modest market cap at the moment, with quite a lot more headroom IMHO

Crikey, my mention of getting in to the 40's came sooner than I thought. The strength here lately is immense. I have to confess a little smugness on this one, most of the time I have been a lone voice on the board here, all the way up from sub 10p. Ever onward, a big up to The Mission for doing such a great job.

Bid raised yet again, a move up in to the 40's looks likely to me, especially if the buying is sustained up until end of the month reults announcement. Very happy holder here, as should be the directors and staff who were encouraged to add.

My my, Giles Lee has an impressive list of involvements, quite clearly an exceptional individual, and a most valuable addition to the board. Exciting times ahead IMHO

New highs, great to see. Building up to the end of the month report we are looking very strong IMHO

Excellent day, Bid raised four times, and a buy at full Ask near close. Happy with that. GLA

New 3 year high then, very good sign, three tick ups in a day is very rare on this one. Good things to come methinks.

Should of course have read "wish him well" At least one of my fingers is dyslexic, and I only use two.

Bid raised, all good. Bruce Hutton did a solid job at his division and on the board, and holds a fair few shares, which I hope he will be hanging on to for the reward he helped forge, Giles Lee steps up from COO, ensuring excellent continuity, vital in a people industry. We all wish him sell in his new role at the head of a key part of the group.