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Barratt Developments Plc (BDEV) Lifted to Buy at Jefferies Group.......... Barratt Developments Plc 33.5% Potential Upside Indicated by Jefferies International Posted by: Ruth Bannister 12th January 2016 Barratt Developments Plc with EPIC/TICKER LON:BDEV had its stock rating noted as ‘Upgrades’ with the recommendation being set at ‘BUY’ today by analysts at Jefferies International. Barratt Developments Plc are listed in the Consumer Goods sector within UK Main Market. Jefferies International have set their target price at 807 GBX on its stock. This is indicating the analyst believes there is a potential upside of 33.5% from today’s opening price of 604.5 GBX. Over the last 30 and 90 trading days the company share price has increased 1 points and decreased 32.5 points respectively. Barratt Developments Plc LON:BDEV has a 50 day moving average of 601.86 GBX and a 200 Day Moving Average share price is recorded at 614.06 GBX. The 52 week high for the share price is currently at 673.5 GBX while the 52 week low is 411.6 GBX. There are currently 1,000,665,571 shares in issue with the average daily volume traded being 2,050,480. Market capitalisation for LON:BDEV is £6,154,093,262 GBP. Barratt Developments Plc is a United Kingdom-based holding company. The Company’s business is acquiring land, obtaining planning consents and building the homes. The Company’s three main brands include Barratt Homes, David Wilson Homes and Barratt London. Barratt London is the residential developer in the capital.

Guardian StockBrokers......... <b><i>Barratt Developments Plc (BDEV.L) Announced, in its trading statement for the six months ended 31 December 2015, that the group delivered a strong first half performance, with year on year improvements across key financial metrics. Average net private reservations per week increased to 246 (2014: 218) for the period. Total completions (including JVs) increased by 9.4% in the period to 7,626 units (2014: 6,971 units). Further, the company announced that total forward sales (including JVs) as at 31 December 2015 were up 20.0% on the prior year. Net cash as at 31 December 2015 was approximately £24 million (31 December 2014: £134.2 million net debt). On the outlook front, the board remains confident in its outlook for the full year and continues to target minimum gross margin of 20% and minimum ROCE of 25% by FY17. Also, the group expects to deliver future cash returns of £667 million over two years to November 2017.</b></i>

BRIEF – Builder Barratt confident on 2016 as forward sales rise 13-01-2016 07:03 Jan 13 (Reuters) – Barratt Developments Plc total completions (including jvs) 7,626 up 9.4 percent average selling price ('asp') c.£254k up 10.8 percent overall, market conditions are good and we remain confident in our outlook for full year we remain on track to achieve our target of 20% of our completions sourced from strategic land by fy17 ur total forward sales (including jvs) as at 31 december 2015 were up 20.0% on prior year comparable at a value of £2,017.8m (2014: £1,680.8m) we remain confident in our outlook for full year Further company coverage: BDEV.L (London newsroom) ((uk.online@thomsonreuters.com; +44207 542 7717;) © Thomson Reuters Limited. Click for restrictions

PHTM PHOTO ME........ cracking trading update today. http://www.investegate.co.uk/photo-me-intnl---phtm-/rns/trading-update/201601080700062162L/ "Consequently, trading in Japan in this period was well ahead of the Group's expectations. Whilst to date we have only seen an impact on trading in November and December, if a similar level of trading in Japan were to continue in the remaining four months of the financial year then, ceteris paribus, Photo-Me would expect to report results materially ahead of current market expectations." http://content.screencast.com/users/marketsniper/folders/Default/media/8823ffd2-435a-4d17-b476-848ed55a9a17/PHTM%201.png Broker Comment <b><u>LIBERUM</b></U> <b><i>PHTM LN) New ID cards driving 90% growth in Japanese sales in Nov/Dec. Japan c£35m of annualised revenue. PHTM Y/E April 16. 6 months of this super-normal growth could add £10m (20% upgrade) to EBITDA. Also that will all get paid out in dividend ie 2/3% additional yield on top of current c6% yield. Company will review forecasts when they see the trend continuing</b></i>

Guardian Stockbrokers..... Paysafe Group Plc (PAYS.L) <b><i>Announced, in its unaudited trading update for the year ended 31 December 2015, that FY 2015 revenue of circa $600 million. H2 2015 Group revenue of circa $380 million, driven by strong growth across the Group's product lines, particularly in the Processing division's North American business. Also the integration of digital payments business Skrill Group, the acquisition of which completed on 10 August 2015, is progressing well. Anticipated H2 2015 synergy savings are expected to be towards the top end of the previously announced $5-10 million range. The Group's new global Paysafe brand identity launched in November 2015.Shares in Paysafe Group plc began trading on the London Stock Exchange's Main Market on 23 December 2015. The Group expects to be considered for inclusion in the FTSE 250 Index at the March 2016 index review.</b></i>

<b>UPDATE 1 – Paysafe sees FY results ahead of market expectations</b> 08-01-2016 08:04 (Adds details, background) Jan 8 (Reuters) – Mobile payments company Paysafe Group Plc said it expected full-year results to be ahead of market expectations, helped by strong growth across its product lines, particularly in its North American processing business. Paysafe said it expected adjusted EBITDA, or earnings before interest, taxation, depreciation and amortisation (EBITDA) before share-based payments and exceptional items, to be about $150 million for 2015. ... The company reported EBITDA of $86.1 million for 2014. Paysafe, formerly known as Optimal Payments, also said that it now expected synergy savings from Skrill Group deal to be towards the top end of the previously announced range of $5 million to $10 million. Paysafe bought Skrill e-wallet, the biggest competitor to its e-wallet business Neteller, for an enterprise value of about 1.1 billion euros ($1.19 billion) in August last year. ... The company expects revenue of around $600 million for 2015, compared with the $365 million it reported a year earlier. ($1 = 0.9208 euros) (Reporting by Rahul B in Bengaluru; Editing by Sunil Nair and Gopakumar Warrier) ((Rahul.B@thomsonreuters.com; UK: +44 20 7542 1810; Outside UK: +91 80 6749 1136; Reuters Messaging: rahul.b.thomsonreuters.com@reuters.net) Keywords: PAYSAFE GROUP OUTLOOK/

<b>BTG plc 32.8% Potential Upside Indicated by Jefferies International Posted by: Ruth Bannister 7th January 2016</b> BTG plc with EPIC/TICKER LON:BTG had its stock rating noted as ‘Reiterates’ with the recommendation being set at ‘BUY’ today by analysts at Jefferies International. BTG plc are listed in the Health Care sector within UK Main Market. Jefferies International have set their target price at 850 GBX on its stock. This is indicating the analyst believes there is a potential upside of 32.8% from today’s opening price of 640 GBX. Over the last 30 and 90 trading days the company share price has increased 35 points and decreased 0.5 points respectively. BTG plc LON:BTG has a 50 day moving average of 617.94 GBX and a 200 day moving average of 661.57 GBX. The 1 year high for the share price is 835.87 GBX while the year low share price is currently 504 GBX. There are currently 384,412,303 shares in issue with the average daily volume traded being 401,732. Market capitalisation for LON:BTG is £2,448,706,370 GBP. BTG plc is a specialist healthcare company. The Company operates in three business segments: Interventional Medicine (IM) (oncology, vascular and pulmonology products), Specialty Pharmaceuticals (antidote products) and Licensing (royalties from licensed assets). The Company’s Interventional Medicine segment offers a portfolio of interventional medicine products that are designed to advance the treatment of liver tumors, advanced emphysema, severe blood clots and varicose veins.

Optimal Payments Plc (PAYS) PT Raised to GBX 560 January 7th, 2016 • 0 comments • Filed Under • by ABMN Staff Optimal Payments Plc logoOptimal Payments Plc (LON:PAYS) had its target price boosted by research analysts at Barclays from GBX 450 ($6.61) to GBX 560 ($8.23) in a research report issued to clients and investors on Thursday, MarketBeat.Com reports. The brokerage presently has an “overweight” rating on the stock. Barclays’ target price would suggest a potential upside of 55.92% from the company’s previous close. Several other analysts have also recently commented on the stock. Citigroup Inc. restated a “buy” rating on shares of Optimal Payments Plc in a report on Friday, December 4th. Canaccord Genuity restated a “buy” rating and set a GBX 425 ($6.25) price target on shares of Optimal Payments Plc in a report on Thursday, December 3rd. Berenberg Bank restated a “buy” rating and set a GBX 431 ($6.33) price target on shares of Optimal Payments Plc in a report on Thursday, November 12th. Finally, Deutsche Bank restated a “buy” rating and set a GBX 410 ($6.02) price target (up from GBX 380 ($5.58)) on shares of Optimal Payments Plc in a report on Thursday, November 12th. Five research analysts have rated the stock with a buy rating, The stock has an average rating of “Buy” and an average target price of GBX 445.20 ($6.54). In other news, insider Leonoff ,Joel sold 1,150,000 shares of Optimal Payments Plc stock in a transaction that occurred on Wednesday, December 2nd. The shares were sold at an average price of GBX 372 ($5.47), for a total value of £4,278,000 ($6,286,554.00). Optimal Payments Plc (LON:PAYS) opened at 352.0758 on Thursday. Optimal Payments Plc has a 1-year low of GBX 186.47 and a 1-year high of GBX 378.00. The firm’s 50-day moving average is GBX 0.00 and its 200-day moving average is GBX 0.00.

BUZZ-Paysafe: Robust outlook lifts stock 08-01-2016 09:01 * Paysafe up 6.4 pct at its highest level ever after the mobile payments co says it expects FY results ahead of market expectations * Says results helped by strong growth across its product lines, particularly in its N.American processing business * Expects FY adjusted EBITDA before share-based payments and exceptional items of c.$150 mln. Co reported EBITDA of $86.1 mln for 2014 [nL3N14S2XV] * Expects FY revenue of c.$600 mln vs $365 mln a year earlier * Barclays analysts say in a sector note that PAYS offers attractive exposure to the digitalisation of payments theme at a more favourable valuation than peers * All 6 brokers covering stock currently rate it "buy" or higher with median PT of $6.40, according to Thomson Reuters data * Eikon peer comparison:hxxp://reut.rs/1IU3OwE (Reuters Messaging: noor.hussain.thomsonreuters.com@reuters.net) * Barclays analysts say in a sector note that PAYS offers attractive exposure to the digitalisation of payments theme at a more favourable valuation than peers

Liberum: Photo-Me has announced therefore that trading in Japan in both November and December 2015 showed a very significant uplift over November and December 2014, with takings approximately 90% higher than the previous year. Consequently, trading in Japan in this period was well ahead of the Group's expectations. They also comment that if a similar level of trading in Japan were to continue in the remaining four months of the financial year (Financial Year April) then the Company would expect to report results materially ahead of current market expectations. To put this in context we estimate Japan accounts for c£35m of annualised revenue. Six months of this super-normal growth (50%-100% year-on-year growth each month) could add £10-15m to revenues. Given that this is largely a “cash based” business model we would expect this to largely flow through the P&L into profits. That would imply a c20% upgrade to our current EBITDA forecast for FY16. There could also be a similar positive impact in FY17 although it is difficult to forecast the timing of the take-up of the cards. PHTM also has a clear policy to pay-out excess cash in dividend so an additional £10-£15m of profit/cash would imply a further 2/3% yield on top of the current c6% yield. Buy.

Photo-Me sees “very significant” uplift in Japan Share 09:03 08 Jan 2016 Trading is being boosted by the introduction of new photo ID cards in Japan, which every resident must have. Photo-Me sees “very significant” uplift in Japan Financial results will be materially ahead of market expectations, if this level of trading continues Picture booth operator Photo-Me (LON:PHTM) has told investors of a “very significant” uplift in trading of its Japanese business during November and December. The performance has seen takings about 90% higher than at the same point in the previous year, the company said. Such a performance was ahead of Phot-Me’s expectations, it said. The company added that if similar levels of trading continue for the remaining four months of the financial year then it would expect its financial results to be materially ahead of current market expectations. It comes after the introduction of new photo ID cards in Japan, which are required for all residents from this year onwards. Mark Paddon, analyst at City broker finnCap, in a note said: “At this early stage, only one week into launch, it is difficult to predict the full-year outcome for Japan and our forecasts remain unchanged at present. “However, a further update is scheduled for late February when more information will be available on the trading profile of Japan and at which point we hope to be in a position to reassess forecasts.” “Clearly the positive trading combined with the high profit conversion rate associated with the incremental revenues as a result of the programme would imply upwards momentum to forecasts in due course.” The company told investors it will update the market in more detail in its next trading update, which is currently scheduled for late February. Share

Photo-Me International PLC PHTM finnCap Corporate 149.00 149.00 - - Retains

REG – Photo – Me Intnl. – Trading Update 08-01-2016 07:00 For best results when printing this announcement, please click on the link below: http://pdf.reuters.com/htmlnews/8knews.asp?i=43059c3bf0e37541&u=urn:newsml:reuters.com:20160108:nRSH2162La RNS Number : 2162L Photo-Me International PLC 08 January 2016 8th January 2016 Photo-Me International plc ("Photo-Me" or the "Group") Update on Japanese trading As Photo-Me outlined in its half-year results announcement on 10th December 2015, the medium-term outlook for its Japanese business is good as a result of the introduction of new My Number Cards (with facial photo) for every resident in Japan from 2016. These cards are to be used primarily for tax and social security purposes. Photo-Me can confirm that trading in Japan in both November and December 2015 showed a very significant uplift over November and December 2014, with takings approximately 90% higher than the previous year. Consequently, trading in Japan in this period was well ahead of the Group's expectations. Whilst to date we have only seen an impact on trading in November and December, if a similar level of trading in Japan were to continue in the remaining four months of the financial year then, ceteris paribus, Photo-Me would expect to report results materially ahead of current market expectations. Photo-Me will update the market in more detail in its trading update currently scheduled for late February 2016. Enquiries: Photo-Me International 01372 453 399 Gabriel Pirona Media/Investors IR Focus

UPDATE 1 – Paysafe sees FY results ahead of market expectations 08-01-2016 08:04 (Adds details, background) Jan 8 (Reuters) – Mobile payments company Paysafe Group Plc said it expected full-year results to be ahead of market expectations, helped by strong growth across its product lines, particularly in its North American processing business. Paysafe said it expected adjusted EBITDA, or earnings before interest, taxation, depreciation and amortisation (EBITDA) before share-based payments and exceptional items, to be about $150 million for 2015. ... The company reported EBITDA of $86.1 million for 2014. Paysafe, formerly known as Optimal Payments, also said that it now expected synergy savings from Skrill Group deal to be towards the top end of the previously announced range of $5 million to $10 million. Paysafe bought Skrill e-wallet, the biggest competitor to its e-wallet business Neteller, for an enterprise value of about 1.1 billion euros ($1.19 billion) in August last year. ... The company expects revenue of around $600 million for 2015, compared with the $365 million it reported a year earlier. ($1 = 0.9208 euros) (Reporting by Rahul B in Bengaluru; Editing by Sunil Nair and Gopakumar Warrier) ((Rahul.B@thomsonreuters.com; UK: +44 20 7542 1810; Outside UK: +91 80 6749 1136; Reuters Messaging: rahul.b.thomsonreuters.com@reuters.net) Keywords: PAYSAFE GROUP OUTLOOK/

MJW Majestic Wine......... BUZZ-Majestic Wine: Rare gainer on strong Christmas sales 07-01-2016 * Wine warehouse chain Majestic Wine up about 6 pct amid the broad equity sell-off after reporting 7.3 pct rise in comparable sales for Christmas period * Total sales growth was 42.6 pct compared to same period last year, boosted by acquisition of Naked Wines [nRSG0718La] * Stock hits over 7-wk high * Broker Investec says growth in commercial has improved, Naked Wines continues to trade robustly with break-even expectations unchanged; rates stock with "buy" * Liberum says if Naked Wines can deliver between 20-30% sales growth p.a., by FY2019 it will be worth more than what the combined group is valued at today; recommends "strong buy" * Stock best performer on FTSE AIM Retail Index <.FTAXX5300S> ======================================================================= * Liberum says if Naked Wines can deliver between 20-30% sales growth p.a., by FY2019 it will be worth more than what the combined group is valued at today; recommends "strong buy"

<b>Majestic Wine reports big jump in Christmas sales Thu 07 January 2016 09:17 | A A A</b> (ShareCast News) - Majestic Wine reported a big jump in sales for the Christmas trading period as it benefited from the acquisition of Naked Wines. In a trading update for 27 October to 4 January, the wine specialist said sales grew 42.6% compared to the same period last year, boosted by the Naked Wines purchase in April. Like-for-like sales at Majestic Retail were up 7.3% in the period versus a 1.7% drop last year, supported by the previously-indicated strategic investments to reinvigorate sales growth with a new and simplified pricing policy and improved customer experience in store and on-line. Majestic added that as expected, these investments resulted in higher costs and a slightly lower percentage gross margin during the period. Chief executive Rowan Gormley said: "This is an encouraging result. Majestic Commercial and Naked Wines continued to grow strongly, and I am particularly heartened to see the Majestic Retail business grow as the impact of our better pricing, better service and better looking stores starts to take effect. "However there is still much to do. We are only three months into our three year plan and although this performance is pleasing it is too early to call it a trend."

<b>Majestic Wine PLC (MJW) Rating Reiterated by Investec</b> January 7th, 2016 Filed Under • by ABMN Staff Majestic Wine PLC logoMajestic Wine PLC (LON:MJW)‘s stock had its “buy” rating reaffirmed by Investec in a research report issued on Thursday, Market Beat.com reports. They currently have a GBX 400 ($5.88) price target on the stock. Investec’s price objective suggests a potential upside of 31.44% from the stock’s previous close. Shares of Majestic Wine PLC (LON:MJW) opened at 345.8750 on Thursday. The firm’s market cap is GBX 227.28 million. The company has a 50-day moving average of GBX 317.35 and a 200 day moving average of GBX 374.13. Majestic Wine PLC has a 52-week low of GBX 273.25 and a 52-week high of GBX 480.00. Other analysts also recently issued research reports about the company. Liberum Capital reiterated a “buy” rating and issued a GBX 500 ($7.35) price objective on shares of Majestic Wine PLC in a research report on Monday, November 2nd. Canaccord Genuity reiterated a “hold” rating and issued a GBX 310 ($4.56) price objective on shares of Majestic Wine PLC in a research report on Tuesday, December 15th. Majestic Wine PLC is a United Kingdom-based holding company, which is engaged in retailing of wines, beers and spirits. The Company’s segments include Majestic Wine Warehouses, Lay & Wheeler and Majestic Wine Calais. Majestic Wine Warehouses is a wine specialist in the United Kingdom selling wine by the mixed case. Lay & Wheeler is a fine wine merchant engaged in en primeur sales, cellarage and broking of customer reserves. Majestic Wine Calais is a retailer-based in Calais selling to the United Kingdom consumers on lower rate of alcohol duty in France. It offers around 82 types of wines to commercial customers. The Company operates around 212 stores in the United Kingdom. The Company’s subsidiaries include Majestic Wine Warehouses Limited, Les Celliers de Calais S.A.S., Majestic Wine Employee Share Ownership Trust Limited, Vinotheque Holdings Limited, WBI Holdco Limited and Lay & Wheeler Limited.

<b>Majestic Wine PLC (MJW) Earns “Buy” Rating from Liberum Capital January 7th, 2016 by ABMN Staff</b> Majestic Wine PLC logoMajestic Wine PLC (LON:MJW)‘s stock had its “buy” rating reiterated by equities researchers at Liberum Capital in a note issued to investors on Thursday, AnalystRatings.Net reports. They currently have a GBX 400 ($5.88) price objective on the stock. Liberum Capital’s price target points to a potential upside of 31.44% from the company’s previous close. Majestic Wine PLC (LON:MJW) opened at 304.31 on Thursday. The stock has a 50 day moving average price of GBX 317.35 and a 200 day moving average price of GBX 374.13. The stock’s market cap is GBX 199.97 million. Majestic Wine PLC has a 52 week low of GBX 273.25 and a 52 week high of GBX 480.00. Several other equities analysts also recently weighed in on the company. Panmure Gordon reiterated a “sell” rating and set a GBX 320 ($4.70) target price on shares of Majestic Wine PLC in a research report on Monday, September 14th. Investec restated a “buy” rating and set a GBX 400 ($5.88) price target on shares of Majestic Wine PLC in a research note on Tuesday, December 15th. Finally, Canaccord Genuity restated a “hold” rating and set a GBX 310 ($4.56) price target on shares of Majestic Wine PLC in a research note on Tuesday, December 15th. Majestic Wine PLC is a United Kingdom-based holding company, which is engaged in retailing of wines, beers and spirits. The Company’s segments include Majestic Wine Warehouses, Lay & Wheeler and Majestic Wine Calais. Majestic Wine Warehouses is a wine specialist in the United Kingdom selling wine by the mixed case. Lay & Wheeler is a fine wine merchant engaged in en primeur sales, cellarage and broking of customer reserves. Majestic Wine Calais is a retailer-based in Calais selling to the United Kingdom consumers on lower rate of alcohol duty in France. It offers around 82 types of wines to commercial customers. The Company operates around 212 stores in the United Kingdom. The Company’s subsidiaries include Majestic Wine Warehouses Limited, Les Celliers de Calais S.A.S., Majestic Wine Employee Share Ownership Trust Limited, Vinotheque Holdings Limited, WBI Holdco Limited and Lay & Wheeler Limited.

<b>Majestic Wine PLC 21.2% Potential Upside Indicated by Investec</b> Posted by: Ruth Bannister 7th January 2016 Majestic Wine PLC using EPIC/TICKER code LON:MJW has had its stock rating noted as ‘Reiterates’ with the recommendation being set at ‘BUY’ this morning by analysts at Investec. Majestic Wine PLC are listed in the Consumer Services sector within AIM. Investec have set their target price at 400 GBX on its stock. This would indicate that the analyst believes there is a potential upside of 21.2% from today’s opening price of 330 GBX. Over the last 30 and 90 trading days the company share price has increased 2 points and decreased 116.75 points respectively. Majestic Wine PLC LON:MJW has a 50 day moving average of 327.19 GBX and the 200 Day Moving Average price is recorded at 387.59 GBX. The 1 year high for the share price is 480 GBX while the year low stock price is currently 273.25 GBX. There are currently 76,058,480 shares in issue with the average daily volume traded being 333,414. Market capitalisation for LON:MJW is £263,268,834 GBP. Majestic Wine PLC is a United Kingdom-based holding company, which is engaged in retailing of wines, beers and spirits. The Company’s segments include Majestic Wine Warehouses, Lay & Wheeler and Majestic Wine Calais. Majestic Wine Warehouses is a wine specialist in the United Kingdom selling wine by the mixed case.

Was sceptical at first on the managements announcement but seen a copy of the Liberum note and answered all my questions, so Ive bought and gone long.