Thinking a bit about the takeover prospect here and it does stole me that it's possible. Not sure why ii's are stepping up their holdings at present and there was more big buying this week.
I wonder if it will happen before trading update or before full year results.
10x earnings is a very modest valuation at present and would expect 12-14 for any half decent listed company like this appears.
So I believe undervalued and ripe for a takeover, either of which should add 30-40% from 107p.
Given contract win, lower pension fund contribution and new holdings, I'd expect a better reaction this time. Back to 130-140p. Very beaten up last time for a profitable company with quickly reducing debt.
Couldn't be more bullish on rolls at present. Had a terrible couple of years but it's survived and doubled down on vital research that is now hugely in demand. Probably one of the most important FTSE companies going!!
Wasn't ramping when I said £1.20 and what's going on with this takeover/merger??
Think this has started to turn, by close of this week we could be back in in the 110's. I know it's not exciting but that would be a solid platform put in.
Couldn't agree more, sweet spot for buying now. 6-12 months this will be 200p. Same for most in this sector - Wood Group equally as depressed, it's not unique to Petrofac.