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Improved gross margins, increased revenues and higher pension fund incomes all helped Robinson (RBN) to post widened annual pre-tax profits, as the packaging manufacturer expects to make further progress in 2011. For the full-year ended 31st December 2010, the group reported a pre-tax profit of 1.7 million pounds, up from 1 million pounds a year earlier, as revenue climbed 13% to 24.8 million pounds. "We are confident that, unless market conditions deteriorate significantly, we will be able to make further progress in 2011," commented chairman Richard Clothier. Robinson shares rose 9.5p to 68.5p.

Commenting on the results, Chairman, Richard Clothier said: "We are pleased to report growth in 2010 and also that the current year has started better than last year, in line with management expectations. With the closure of the North American business, we are able to concentrate our efforts in Europe and we are confident that, unless market conditions deteriorate significantly, we will be able to make further progress in 2011."

PRELIMINARY RESULTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2010 Robinson plc ("Robinson" or "the Group"; stock code: RBN), the custom manufacturer of plastic and paperboard packaging based in Chesterfield, announces its results for the year ended 31 December 2010. Highlights: · Profit before tax* £1.7m (2009: £1.0m) · Revenue* increased by 13% to £24.8m (2009: £21.9m) · Loss making North American business closed in December 2010 at minimal cost to the Group · Dividends for the year increased by 18%

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Shares in IPSO Ventures (IPS) fell 1.375p to 4p on news the technology commercialisation business will be looking at other ways to raise additional finance which is likely to include an equity issue at a "significant" discount to the current share price. The group's decision to take this course of action comes after progress to sell certain portfolio assets was slower than anticipated.

Publishing, events and electronic information group Euromoney Institutional Investor (ERM) said sales trends have broadly been positive over the last three months, with overall trading in-line with expectations. The group, a unit of British newspaper group Daily Mail & General Trust, added that it expects to announce an adjusted pre-tax profit for the half year ended 31st March 2011 of not less than 40 million pounds. This compares with a profit of 40.1 million pounds in the comparable period a year earlier. Euromoney shares declined 12.5p to 685p.

Brewin Dolphin reiterated a "buy" rating for Vitec (VTC), the supplier of a wide range of equipment and services to the broadcasting, entertainment and photographic industries, with a 750p target price. Following the announcement of recent finals and the acquisition of Lastolite, a photographic bolt on, the broker is upgrading its earnings per share forecast by 9% and 14% for 2011 and 2012, respectively. With that said, given the firm's strong balance sheet, Brewin said it sees scope for further, more substantial, acquisitions this year. Vitec shares lost 8.5p to 586.5p.

Ahead of full-year results next week, Panmure Gordon maintained its "hold" recommendation for Personal Group Holdings (PGH), the provider of employee benefits insurance and consultancy, with a 265p target price. Reflecting the new business sales made more than 12 months earlier and the lack of any goodwill impairment in respect of the Berkeley Morgan Group, the broker is forecasting a pre-tax profit of 9.517 million pounds in financial year 2010. Looking ahead, despite the macro economic environment for 2011/12, Panmure said it expects to still see a good level of demand for the group's key hospital cash plan. The shares gained 9.375p to 286p.

Liberum Capital initiated coverage on Asian Citrus (ACHL) with a "buy" rating and a target price of 99p. The broker believes the investment case centres on the fact the China's demand for fresh oranges and fruit juice substantially exceed supply and, as the country's leading and most efficient supplier of both, the group is "strongly" positioned for sustained growth over the long-term. This is underpinned by statistics that show China's per capita consumption of fresh oranges and fruit and vegetable juices now stands at 5kg per year and 9.5 litres per year, respectively. Asian Citrus shares inched up 0.5p to 72.75p.

25th March 2011 Analyst: Dr. Michael Green Email: michael.green@gecr.co.uk Tel: 020 7562 362 The Niche Group* - Farms in to 3 more blocks in Turkey: Speculative Buy at 7.275p with a 9.9p target price

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M&C Saatchi, which, of the two founding brothers still includes Maurice, has been repeating their strategy in the 1980s of building an agency with global reach, but on a necessarily smaller scale. Saatchi shares crashed to as low as 26p in 2009 but have recovered sharply, up 6 ½p to 145 ½p yesterday. This puts them on a little more than ten times this year’s earnings, a discount to the sector, such as it is. The growth story is convincing enough; buy if you can find them says the Times. The ad agency is in a strong financial position with cash double that of 2009 at GBP31m and group debt almost halved to GBP2.3m. At around 10 times forward earnings, the shares also look like a good bet. Buy adds the Independent.

Mining Plc: Proposed Placing to Raise GBP 10 Million in Support of Bringing the Ming Copper-Gold Mine Into Production LONDON, ENGLAND and BAIE VERTE, NEWFOUNDLAND and LABRADOR--(Marketwire - March 25, 2011) - Rambler Metals and Mining PLC (TSX VENTURE:RAB)(AIM:RMM) ("Rambler" or the "Company") today announces that it intends to raise approximately GBP 10 million, before expenses, through a placing of 27,777,778 Ordinary Shares at 36 pence each (approximately CDN$0.57 per share). The Company intends to use the net proceeds realized from the private placement to provide the working capital that it is forecast will be required as the Company completes the construction phase of its Ming Copper-Gold Mine Project and commences production in the second half of 2011 prior to reaching full production in the latter half of 2011. Ocean Equities Limited and Seymour Pierce Limited have been retained as joint-brokers for the placing on a reasonable endeavours basis. The placing will be subject to the approval of shareholders at a general meeting of shareholders to be convened for May 3rd, 2011, the placing agreement entered into between the Company, Ocean Equities Limited and Seymour Pierce Limited having become unconditional, and the approval of the TSX Venture Exchange. A circular containing a notice of the general meeting will be despatched to shareholders in due course

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Martin Bralsford, Chairman, commented: "The strong performance of the Group in 2010 and a positive start to 2011 is a result of the enduring strength in the market of collectibles, at the same time as important elements of our strategy come to fruition. Whilst the persistent political and economic turmoil causes a frustrating constraint on the Company's return to shareholders in terms of share price, they also represent a key opportunity to our businesses. The uncertainty, together with prevailing low interest rates, generate a desire amongst wealthy individuals to own tangible assets as a means of wealth protection and steady capital growth. Our investment products in rare stamps and historical signatures offer an opportunity to own a tangible asset with a value embedded in history and yielding average historic returns of over 10% per annum over the past 50 years. We are pleased to be able to help wealthy individuals improve their investment returns at the same time as achieving wealth diversification into an asset not correlated with traditional investments. We have invested in our management structure, IT systems and marketing to recruit new high net worth clients over the preceding two to three years. Now, we have a much stronger platform to exploit the large number of opportunities to build our market share in our traditional and other collectible markets. The launch of our long awaited new websites represents a key milestone. As a result of the above, your Board has confidence in the Company's future and the delivery of good returns to Shareholders."

Outlook · New website for Fraser's Autographs, www.frasersautographs.com, was launched in February this year and has already reported an encouraging uplift in online revenues · Principal components of our primary website, www.stanleygibbons.com, will be launched shortly and we look forward to developing the opportunities that this new site now affords us · Online trading platform scheduled for launch in the second quarter of this year · The Chinese market expected to represent a key growth area benefiting from our development of internal expertise in rare stamps from China and from the key trading relationships built during 2010 · Investigating opportunities to build our presence in the US market, representing the biggest collectibles market in the world, with a view to creating new sales and distribution channels there across our entire product offering · Plans to replicate the success of our investment office in Jersey with the opening of new offices in Switzerland and Hong Kong · Currently working with a highly respected financial institution in Jersey towards the launch of a rare stamp investment fund · Acquisitions of Benham Group and M & N Haworth in 2010 expected to deliver additional predictable revenue and profit streams · One-off benefit in 2011 from the Royal Wedding in April 2011 and sale of associated first day covers and other commemorative collectible products. Similar benefits expected in 2012 from the London Olympics · Market for rare stamps and signatures remains resilient highlighted by an increase of 7% in both the GB30 Rarities Index and Autograph100 index in the year ended 31 December 2010 · We continue to review potential acquisitions in both stamps and other collectibles where we believe they would strengthen and compliment our overall brand offering

Key Financial Highlights · Sales of £26.4m (2009: £23.4m) up 13% · Adjusted profit before tax, before exceptional charges, of £4.5m, up 8% · Statutory profit before tax of £4.3m (2009: £4.1m), up 5% · Adjusted earnings per share of 15.69p (2009: 14.70p), up 7% · Proposed final dividend of 3.25p per share (2009: 3p per share), up 8%, giving a total dividend for the year of 5.5p (2009: 5p) up 10% · Cash generated in year of £6.3m (2009: £2.4m) reinvested in stockholding of investment grade items, representing a better investment of Shareholder Funds than holding surplus cash balances. Net cash generated from operating activities in year of £2.2m (2009: £4.9m). · Cash funds at 31 December 2010 of £1.8m (2009: £3.1m) after payment in the year of £1.3m in dividends, £0.4m in tax and investment in capital expenditure of £1.7m · Stock levels at 31 December 2010 of £14.8m (2009: £9.3m), increased by 59% and providing a strong asset base to deliver future growth · The increased value of stockholding is primarily in exceptional and rare collectibles and top quality rare stamps. Such assets generally appreciate in value over time, although remain prudently stated in our balance sheet at historic cost, not market value

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Stanley Gibbons predicts Royal Wedding boost Date: Friday 25 Mar 2011 LONDON (ShareCast) - Stamp and collectibles trader Stanley Gibbons grew underlying profit by 8% in 2010 and expects to make good money on Royal Wedding memorabilia this year. Adjusted profit before exceptional items increased to £4.5m and statutory profit before tax was up 5% to £4.3m from £4.1m in 2009. Sales rose 13% to £26.4m. The marriage of Prince William and Kate Middleton in April is expected to cause a rush for first day covers and other commemorative collectible products. Next year’s London Olympics should generate similar interest, the company hopes. It beefed up its stock levels from £9.3m to £14.8m in 2010, mostly exceptional and rare collectibles and top quality rare stamps. “Such assets generally appreciate in value over time, although remain prudently stated in our balance sheet at historic cost, not market value,” it said. There’s a final dividend of 3.25p a share, up 8% on last year.