Universe (UNG)
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FINANCIAL BRIEF: For the six months ended 30 June 2012, Universe Group plc revenues increased 6% to L6M. Net income totaled L404K vs. loss of L235K. Revenues reflect Solutions segment increase of 11% to L5.4M. Net Income reflects Solutions segment income increase of 40% to L827K, CEM segment loss decrease of 24% to L158K. more »
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BROKER CONSENSUS & FORECAST TREND
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Universe Group plc is a United Kingdom-based holding company. The Company operates through its subsidiary, HTEC Limited (HTEC). HTEC is engaged in the provision of managed services, payment and loyalty systems for the petrol forecourt (PFS) and retail sector. The Company operates in two segments: HTEC Contract Electronic Manufacturing (CEM) and HTEC Solutions (Solutions). CEM provides subcontracted electronic manufacturing services into the United Kingdom electronics market. Solutions provides hardware, software and service solutions into the UK petrol and retail markets. Its subsidiaries include HTEC Group Ltd. In May 2013, Universe Group PLC announced the acquisition of Indigo Retail Holdings Ltd.
Directors: Robert Goddard (CEO) , Stephen McLeod (Fin. Dir.) ,
No. of Employees: 163 No. of Shareholders: n/a
| Last Annual | December 31st, 2012 |
| Last Interim | June 30th, 2012 |
| Shares in Issue | 187,530,626 |
| Free Float | 182.0m (97.0%) |
| Sector | Technology |
| Industry | Software & IT Services |
| Index | FTSE Aim All Share, |
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London Stock Exchange (AIM) |
| Eligible for | an ISA? a SIPP? |
| Address | Southampton International Park,George Curl Way, SOUTHAMPTON, SO18 2RX, United Kingdom |
| Web | http://www.universeplc.com |
| Phone | +44 23 80689510 |
| Contact | E M Paul (Secy.) |
| Registrar | Capita Registrars |
| Auditors | BDO LLP |
| 11th Jun | Holding(s) in Company |
| 10th Jun | Holding(s) in Company |
| 5th Jun | Holding(s) in Company |
| 3rd Jun | Acquisition |
| 8th May | Posting of Annual Report & Notice of AGM |
| 29th Apr | Holding(s) in Company |
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