Johnson Service Grp Discussion Board http://www.iii.co.uk/investment/detail?code=cotn:JSG.L&display=discussion http://www.iii.co.uk/icons/logos/uk_logo.gif http://www.iii.co.uk tag:iii.co.uk,2003:tst.9595058 http://www.iii.co.uk/investment/detail?code=cotn:JSG.L&display=discussion&id=9595058&action=detail Tue, 01 May 2012 09:51:00 GMT Omaha man tag:iii.co.uk,2003:tst.9593431 http://www.iii.co.uk/investment/detail?code=cotn:JSG.L&display=discussion&id=9593431&action=detail Mon, 30 Apr 2012 19:37:00 GMT Old Man of Hoy tag:iii.co.uk,2003:tst.9389536 March 06. at 11:04 am
http://bit.ly/xZzVXC By SpikeyDT ]]> http://www.iii.co.uk/investment/detail?code=cotn:JSG.L&display=discussion&id=9389536&action=detail Tue, 06 Mar 2012 10:14:00 GMT SpikeyDT tag:iii.co.uk,2003:tst.9322738
I'm hoping for a good year from JSG, which is tucked away in my SIPP.

I also noticed that DIY-Investors have it as one of their sharepicks for the year: http://www.diy-investors.com/DIY_Portfolios/Portfolios_2012.01.31.html

IMO, the TA signs look good for a bit more upside and the RNS news has been adding positive vibes in recent months. Fingers crossed and of course DYOR etc etc.
By starchaser2 ]]> http://www.iii.co.uk/investment/detail?code=cotn:JSG.L&display=discussion&id=9322738&action=detail Mon, 20 Feb 2012 18:30:00 GMT starchaser2 tag:iii.co.uk,2003:tst.9307293 By Omaha man ]]> http://www.iii.co.uk/investment/detail?code=cotn:JSG.L&display=discussion&id=9307293&action=detail Fri, 17 Feb 2012 10:07:00 GMT Omaha man tag:iii.co.uk,2003:tst.9200544 GROWTH COMPANY
23/01/2012
http://bit.ly/y7Bb6t By SpikeyDT ]]> http://www.iii.co.uk/investment/detail?code=cotn:JSG.L&display=discussion&id=9200544&action=detail Tue, 24 Jan 2012 05:14:00 GMT SpikeyDT tag:iii.co.uk,2003:tst.8720319
However the shares are clearly cheap and as long as things continue to move in the right direction there should be more upside. By Omaha man ]]> http://www.iii.co.uk/investment/detail?code=cotn:JSG.L&display=discussion&id=8720319&action=detail Wed, 07 Sep 2011 11:49:00 GMT Omaha man tag:iii.co.uk,2003:tst.8718733 Edited by Nikhil Kumar
Wednesday, 7 September 2011
Our view: Buy
http://www.independent.co.uk/news/business/sharewatch/investm
Johnson Service

Our view: Buy

Share price: 31.25p (unchanged)

It's fair to say that Johnson Service has a low profile compared with other businesses that consumers come into regular contact with. But the firm, which provides facilities management services to shops and schools, and lends bed linen and towels to hotels, has delivered a strong turnaround out of the limelight since its previously hefty pension deficit, as well as debts of £170m, left it looking decidedly wobbly in 2008.

Johnson Service provided further evidence of its rebound yesterday. Its three divisions all grew their bottom line, which resulted in a 5 per cent rise in pre-tax profits to £6.5m for the half-year to 30 June.

While its facilities management division enjoyed an uplift from new contract wins, the dry-cleaning arm – best-known for its Johnson Cleaners presence on the high street – benefited from "considerable" investment and grew revenues despite the challenging conditions for consumers.

More importantly, the group slashed its pension deficit to £3.2m from £11.2m last year, while a more modest reduction in its net debt leaves it only £51m in the black. Investors also toasted a 22 per cent rise in its interim dividend to 0.33p. Bolstering the investment case is the thin valuation, with Johnson trading on a modest forward earnings multiple of 6.8 times. By SpikeyDT ]]> http://www.iii.co.uk/investment/detail?code=cotn:JSG.L&display=discussion&id=8718733&action=detail Wed, 07 Sep 2011 05:48:00 GMT SpikeyDT tag:iii.co.uk,2003:tst.8717597 06/09/2011 Robert Tyerman
http://www.growthcompany.co.uk/news/1652968/johnson-services-ups-payout.thtml


Textile rental, dry cleaning and facilities management concern Johnson Services Group (JSG) has hoisted its first-half payout 22 per cent to 0.33p. The acquisitive AIM-quoted company, whose operations range from Jeeves of Belgravia tyo Apparelmaster workwear hire, linen hire for corporate events and facilities management in healthcare, education and other sectors, increased pre-tax profits 5 per cent to £8 million on turnover up 3.8 per cent to £117.3 million in the six months to June, while, allowing for amortisation and impairment charges, it turned a £2.2 million loss into pre-tax profits of £5. million and converted a 0.7p loss per share into earnings of 1.4p.

Steered by executive chairman John Talbot, Cheshire-based Johnson Services reduced net debt from £65 million to £51 million in the first half year and cut its pension deficit from £12.3 million in December to £4.2 million at the end of June. Workwear rental lofted revenues 3 per cent to £58 million and facilities management increased turnover some 20 per cent to £21.4 million.

With Talbot 'quite confident' about current prospects and 'keen to do more acquisitions', the shares, highlighted by Growth Company Investor last year at 19p, now trade at 31.25p. Partial profit taking might be prudent, but hold on to a chunk for further potential gains.

Tags: Acquisitive, AIM market, Drycleaning, Jeeves of Belgravia, John Talbot

Sector: Support Services

Companies: Johnson Service By SpikeyDT ]]> http://www.iii.co.uk/investment/detail?code=cotn:JSG.L&display=discussion&id=8717597&action=detail Tue, 06 Sep 2011 16:51:00 GMT SpikeyDT tag:iii.co.uk,2003:tst.8715505 By imjin ]]> http://www.iii.co.uk/investment/detail?code=cotn:JSG.L&display=discussion&id=8715505&action=detail Tue, 06 Sep 2011 08:35:00 GMT imjin tag:iii.co.uk,2003:tst.8517412 http://www.iii.co.uk/investment/detail?code=cotn:JSG.L&display=discussion&id=8517412&action=detail Mon, 11 Jul 2011 11:22:00 GMT colboy tag:iii.co.uk,2003:tst.8470886 http://www.iii.co.uk/investment/detail?code=cotn:JSG.L&display=discussion&id=8470886&action=detail Thu, 30 Jun 2011 08:05:00 GMT r21442 tag:iii.co.uk,2003:tst.8465405 http://www.iii.co.uk/investment/detail?code=cotn:JSG.L&display=discussion&id=8465405&action=detail Wed, 29 Jun 2011 11:08:00 GMT colboy tag:iii.co.uk,2003:tst.8432534
same solid boring company churning out the results and paying down debt

nice performance in the mkt sell off that it hasnt sold off...

By Fromireland ]]> http://www.iii.co.uk/investment/detail?code=cotn:JSG.L&display=discussion&id=8432534&action=detail Wed, 22 Jun 2011 16:19:00 GMT Fromireland tag:iii.co.uk,2003:tst.8430326
http://www.guardian.co.uk/business/marketforceslive/2011/jun/09/rumours-point-to-johnson-bid By gefm0090 ]]> http://www.iii.co.uk/investment/detail?code=cotn:JSG.L&display=discussion&id=8430326&action=detail Wed, 22 Jun 2011 10:44:00 GMT gefm0090