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Dairy Crest Group plc announced that a dividend of GBP7.8 million (5.7 pence per share) (2011: GBP7.6 million; 5.7 pence per share) will be payable on 24 January 2013 to shareholders on the register on 4 January 2013.

Dec 5th Marston’s (LON: MARS)‘s stock had its “overweight” rating reaffirmed by research analysts at HSBC in a report released on Wednesday. They currently have a $2.25 (140 GBX) target price on the stock. Marston’s opened at 124.60 on Wednesday. Marston’s has a 52-week low of GBX 87.20 and a 52-week high of GBX 127.70. The company’s market cap is £708.8 million. A number of other firms have also recently commented on MARS. Analysts at Oriel Securities Ltd reiterated a “buy” rating on shares of Marston’s in a research note to investors on Friday, November 30th. Separately, analysts at Numis Securities Ltd reiterated an “add” rating on shares of Marston’s in a research note to investors on Thursday, November 22nd. They now have a $2.31 price target on the stock. Finally, analysts at Jefferies Group reiterated a “buy” rating on shares of Marston’s in a research note to investors on Wednesday, October 3rd. They now have a $2.18 price target on the stock.

Good morning all, on board here, according to Marston own website the dividend yields is 5.236 They have acquired 4 other brewers in recent times. I think it’s a great defensive play with an excellent divi, with good potential for growth (people will always want beer (particularly Marston’s Pedigree) and nice pubs to eat and drink in.

BrainJuicer Group Reports Rise In 10-month Revenue - Quick Facts RELATED NEWS BrainJuicer Reports Rise In H1 Profit On Higher Revenues - Quick Facts 11/20/2012 3:23 AM ET Brain Juicer Group Plc (BJU.L) Tuesday released the trading update fro the full year ending 31st December 2012, stating that Revenue for the ten months to the end of October was up 11% over the prior year. The innovative international online market researcher however state that trading in the final months of 2012 is proving disappointing. The Group further added that the strong seasonal increase in revenue which the Company has traditionally experienced during the final two months of its financial year, is not occurring in 2012. The Group stated that Revenue during the final quarter is therefore likely to fall significantly below 2011 levels. The Group further stated that Pre-tax profits for the full year are now expected to be substantially below the 2.8 million pounds achieved in the year 2011.

Mr Woodford had a few words to say about BAE Systems (LSE: BA) this morning. 14/11/12 In particular, he reckoned the group's proposed merger with EADS "did not look particularly beneficial to shareholders" and he was no doubt pleased when the deal was called off. Indeed, Mr Woodford claimed this morning that a standalone BAE "will be a valuable future contributor to the portfolio", which is presumably why the defence contractor's shares still represent 4% of the Edinburgh trust. Anyone buying BAE shares today at about 300p could be paying just 7 times possible 2012 earnings and be in line for a 6%-plus income. City brokers reckon the dividend could be raised a fraction during 2013 as well.

SSE 12-Nov-12 Deutsche, Hold Price1,395.00p Old price target 1,400.00p. New price target 1,400.00p Reiteration

Nice ramp by PM

Some excellent speculation Regv, let’s hope the BOD are reading your posts. Ps didn’t I see you on the busses?

Interesting article and yes of course they are ripe for a takeover maybe it’s what they want?

July 6 (Reuters) - Dairy Crest Group PLC: * Investec raises Dairy Crest target price to 377P from 340P, rating

Hello Debs as you are aware the return of capital has already been approved at the AGM however this coming Wednesday 27th June the court needs to approve and rubber stamp it and I can’t see any reason why it shouldn’t but due to the 700,000 new shares being issued after the meeting this could possibly reduce the cash amount returned. . The return of capital is £3.2 million and will now be diluted by the 700,000 new shares but it’s so nominal on 93,239,755 shares it doesn’t make a great deal of difference. According to my calculations its now 3.4856 p per share so hopefully they will dip in to the £900000 cash reserve and round it up to 3.5 p. And yes I suspect the share price will fall accordingly but not for long as this is a solid company with excellent prospects.

Yes this is a small dilution and the company is solid with good prospects but does this now affect the figure of return of capital of 3.5 p per share. The return of capital in my view was always a way for the directors to receive a tax free lump sum from the company and as share holders we also benefit. This in my view does appear to be shifting the goal posts a little. In the RNS of the 4th May paragraph 4 which talks about the return of capital copied and pasted below please read from assuming that no ordinary shares are.......... The proposed Return of Capital has been structured so that Shareholders will receive their return in the form of a capital repayment following a Court approved reduction of capital of the Ordinary Shares. Under the Reduction of Capital, subject to the approval of Shareholders at the Annual General Meeting and the confirmation of the Court, the Company will reduce the nominal value of each Ordinary Share from 10 pence to 6.5 pence. The Return of Capital will involve the repayment to Shareholders of 3.5 pence per issued Ordinary Share. Therefore, assuming no Ordinary Shares are issued or cancelled after 3 May 2012 (being the latest practicable date prior to the publication of the circular) approximately £3.2 million, arising from the reduction in such nominal value, will be repaid to Shareholders on the Register at the Record Time (which is expected to be 5.00 p.m. on 27 June 2012) pro rata to their shareholdings............. Does this now mean the return of capital will be less than 3.5p and by how much or have I got this out of perspective? Any thoughts please

Got in to this share earlier this week, been watching it since Mail on Sunday tip plus I believe that just about everybody on the planet likes to be entertained even in a downturn peeps still like to go to the cinema and watch DVDs etc. As for peppa the pig not seen it yet. My children were into Thomas the Tank Engine each generation to its own. Do we see this settling at 178 ish or anybody have any thoughts of if it will go north again?