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Somero looks ripe for a takeover offer
Thursday 23 Mar 2017Rising profit, elimination of debt, generous dividends and potential for an additional special dividend later this year; what’s not to like about Somero Enterprises ( SOM:AIM ) ? We view it as a superb investment and a potential takeover target. The concrete levelling equipment specialist sells...
Time to pounce on small cap defensive earner
Thursday 23 Mar 2017The 25% decline in fire and water services group Marlowe ( MRL:AIM ) to 310p over the past few months puts the stock at a much more attractive level for new investors, in our opinion. Regulated markets Marlowe is buying small businesses that serve heavily-regulated markets. Companies and...
PZ Cussons has heritage and growth potential
Thursday 16 Mar 2017Buy into a rebound at PZ Cussons ( PZC ) , the consumer products giant behind Imperial Leather soap, St. Tropez tan, Morning Fresh dishwasher liquid and Rafferty’s Garden baby food brands. We believe PZ Cussons’ strong balance sheet and brands will help it weather macro and currency risks. Major...
Three reasons why you need shares in Cineworld
Thursday 16 Mar 2017A very strong 2017 film release schedule, rising spend per customer and progressive earnings underpin a very attractive investment case at Cineworld ( CINE ) . This is a fantastic business with high quality earnings. It generates lots of cash to self-fund expansion and pay more dividends every year...
Card Factory is a gift that keeps on giving
Thursday 09 Mar 2017Weakness at retailer Card Factory ( CARD ) presents a screaming buying opportunity. Although the outlook for UK retail is uncertain following the Brexit vote, Card Factory is among those shopkeepers best placed to cope with currency-driven cost pressures, while generating cash to grow the business...
The easy way to profit from legal battles
Thursday 09 Mar 2017Litigation finance provider Burford Capital ( BUR:AIM ) could be on course for big returns which are uncorrelated to traditional asset classes and the macro-economic backdrop. Market leader Burford has two arms which both conduct the same activity, namely funding law suits in return for a share of...
Reliable growth and income with Zytronic
Thursday 02 Mar 2017Reliable growth at a reasonable price is not always easy to find among smaller companies but Zytronic ( ZYT:AIM ) is a UK technology business that offers just that. Paying dependable dividends on a 4%-plus yield, investors get a carefully run, attractive, income-paying stock with all the tax breaks...
Earn more every year with Bunzl
Thursday 02 Mar 2017The return of Bunzl ( BNZL ) to more normal valuation levels is reason to take another look at one of the FTSE 100’s best dividend growth stories. It could benefit from Donald Trump’s plans to boost the US economy as North America accounts for 60% of its sales. The ongoing recovery in the oil and...
Time to toast Distil
Thursday 23 Feb 2017With domestic and overseas distribution of its premium drinks brands building, a return to breakeven then profitability is approaching at alcoholic drinks minnow Distil ( DIS:AIM ) . Sales are bubbling higher at the supplier of high-end vodka, spiced rum and gin. Investors should get in on the...
Get ready for Pantheon’s big comeback
Thursday 23 Feb 2017A recovery in oil prices supported a big advance in small cap oil and gas companies in 2016. The average gain for the year in the AIM oil and gas universe was more than 60%. Not everything went up; some for good reason, others because the market failed to recognise interesting opportunities. We...