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David Lenigas purchased almost 3mns shares at .68p/share late last month. Current Ask is .5/share. Might be an idea to follow main board director for some possible shareholder value upside. More recent buying suggests someone on a buying spree, but with 800mns shares issued recent buying volumes are not sending out ripples yet, but cumulatively they may well do so.

http://www.londonstockexchange.com/exchange/prices-and-news/news/market-news/market-news-detail.html?announcementId=10098772

Revenue for the period was £3.65 million versus £2.30 million for the first half of 2008, an increase of 59%. Gross profit margins were 53% versus 42% for the prior year, resulting in a gross profit of £1.93 million in comparison with £0.98 million for the first half of 2008.The level of interest bearing debt has also reduced by more than £0.40 million since the start of the year.The number of distributors has increased to 48, representing 76 countries. Within the last month Symphony held its third annual distributor conference. For the three day event there were 60 attendees representing 38 of our distributors.Interim results for the first half of 2009 will be announced on Thursday 10 September 2009.

Eckoh plc ("Eckoh"), the UK's largest provider of hosted speech recognition services, is pleased to announce it has successfully renewed its exclusive contract for a three year period to provide a speech-enabled cinema information and ticket booking service and live contact centre to Vue, the UK's leading developer and operator of state-of-the-art cinemas. As one of the largest and longest standing clients ECK are extremely pleased to continue their relationship with Vue. They are really excited about the opportunity to deliver them a new service which can provide a truly comprehensive and innovative experience to their telephone customers into the new decade. They believe that telephony based cinema services generally available in the UK have not progressed in line with the corresponding service available through the web and they are excited about reversing that trend and providing Vue with a market leading solution.

Marston's announces that, at the Extraordinary General Meeting held earlier today (6th July), the Resolutions relating to the Rights Issue announced by the Company on 18 June 2009 were duly passed on a show of hands without amendment by the requisite majority of shareholders present

For those without time to research, here is a little mouth watering summary. http://www.marstonsbeercompany.co.uk/our_brands/marstons/smooth.asp

Good insight. I will continue to look into this and continue with the hands on market rearch.

Most of John Smith's is being replaced by Marston's Smooth and being dispensed from a hip and trendy pump, it has gone all "continental" style. Apparantly Marstons is getting good reviews from those Ex John Smith drinkers and at around £2.30/pint is great value.

When Directors of GK were bluntly asked last week would they rule out bidding for MARS using some of their £207Mns raised last April, the Directors confirmed they did not rule out such a move. My guess is that there will be some consolidation in the sector as some estates are struggling and will be obliged to sell assets in order to remain solvent and competetive.

It is crucial for a cash call to expand, suggestions are MARS wants to raise £180Mns, what is more significant is that Greene King, might bid for MARS. Neither of these two Cos have that much debt and would fit nicely together.

http://www.londonstockexchange.com/exchange/prices-and-news/news/market-news/market-news-detail.html?announcementId=10096831

The upbeat statement 25th June is now filtering through to share price upside.

This environmental support services company, announces that it has concluded its long-term discussions with EDF Energy Networks Limited . The Company has been awarded a contract for the management of vegetation in the vicinity of overhead electric lines and electrical plants in the areas of Cambridgeshire, Essex and the Northern Home Counties. Under the terms of the contract, EDF guarantee to undertake a minimum vegetation management spend of £6.0m in the first 12 months and is ultimately expected to provide revenue of approximately £9.0 million per annum based on year one spending levels. The contract is anticipated to cover a six year period with two optional three year extensions. EDF has the right to reduce it's contracted minimum annual spend by up to £2.0m per annum following the first 12 months before incurring demobilisation costs.

Further to the update given within the Company's preliminary results. announcement on 1 May 2009, and the announcement on 2 July 2009 regarding the successful EUR235 million debt restructuring with Hypo Real Estate, CPT announces that it has signed documentation for a further debt restructuring in relation to all of its facilities with AIB . The arrangements involve Anglo Irish Bnk forbearing from exercising its rights under the three debt facilities for Silver Estate, Marise and Ironbark (the SPVs holding the Interfruct, Marina Mokotow and Ericsson assets) , all of which will be cross-guaranteed and cross-secured. The forbearance arrangements will expire on 31 December 2009 . CPT has agreed to provide a total of EUR3.0 million of funding to the Anglo Irish Secured Assets, of which EUR1.5 million will be provided as a mezzanine debt facility ( Mezzanine Debt Facility") and a further EUR1.5 million will be provided as a subordinated debt facility Subordinated Debt Facility") to the relevant SPV borrowers. Anglo Irish has agreed to defer a portion of the cash interest due from the Interfruct SPV group until the Expiry Date, at which point any deferred interest will need to be paid.

The Independent CVS is IN FOR ROCKY EGM Confrontation between two opposing factions is likely to be the order of the day at Monday's extraordinary general meeting of Custom Vis in London. The problem facing Custom Vis, which manufactures laser systems used in eye surgery, stems from a disagreement between the current board and a requisition group fronted by former managing director Simon Gordon. Gordon believes that the company is not growing quickly enough and has suggested this is swaying a number of investors into withholding any further capital. However, a recent turnaround of company fortunes - including better-than-expected full-year revenues - mean that calls for the head of chief executive Paul van Saarloos are likely to come to naught.

After a nice 14% net of spread, might be an idea to lock in profits and come back in on any weakness. Churn profits on downside.

Revenue increased by 30% to £25.5m Profit before tax increased by 27% to £2.1m 14% year on year organic growth excluding Truck24 Net Asset Value up 16% from £12.1m to £14.1m£2m reduction in year on year operating costs Operational cost cover from free cash flow increased from 71% to 82% Earnings per share increased by 52% from 4.65p to 7.06p Internal lease book represents £8.2m of future profit which will be recognised over the next three to five years New three year £4m committed revolving credit facility agreed with HSBC Application being made for cancellation of Share Premium account to facilitate future payment of dividends. An excellent set of figures in a weakened motor sector.

With 2 ept announcements today, each concern the purchase of stock, then it does look like a stakebuilder is interested in the Company.

This transaction demonstrates Carpathian's ability to find solutions with its key lenders to allow the allocation of equity where it believes enduring and significant equity value exists. Hypo Real Estate also demonstrated cooperation and support for a portfolio with strong property fundamentals coupled with an experienced property team. Carpathian will continue to review its debt positions very closely in the current market and focus on further stabilising its capital base over the medium term in line with the outcome of the Strategic Review completed earlier in the year

"This transaction demonstrates Carpathian's ability to find solutions with its key lenders to allow the allocation of equity where it believes enduring and significant equity value exists. Hypo Real Estate also demonstrated cooperation and support for a portfolio with strong property fundamentals coupled with an experienced property team. Carpathian will continue to review its debt positions very closely in the current market and focus on further stabilising its capital base over the medium term in line with the outcome of the Strategic Review completed earlier in the year" according to a company spokesperson.