16:56 10/02/2012	On my radar........
On the basis Shelton Holdings' purchases of circa 25% of the company were at 90p, does HR appear to be very much in the bargain bucket at the moment? By Yee Wo
8:31 26/08/2011	Edison Investment - The new strategy
H.R.Owen (LON:HRO) - The new strategy Thursday, Aug 25 2011 by Edison Investment Research http://www.stockopedia.co.uk/research/the-new-strategy-59472/ http://www.edisoninvestmentresearch.co.uk/?ACT=18&ID=5713 Aug 25th 2011 - Edison Investment Research today published a report on H.R.Owen (HRO.L, LSE:HRO, LON:HRO) entitled "The New Strategy". In summary, the report says: While it has drifted back from its highest levels, the H R Owen share price responded well to the publication of the review of operations at the time of its AGM. Action by management over the past two years has created a more stable business, with a clear strategy for the future. We have not adjusted our targets, but do look ahead with increasing confidence. By SpikeyDT
16:06 01/08/2011	Edison Investment Research
H.R.Owen (LON:HRO) - Bentley acquisition Monday, Aug 01 2011 by Edison Investment Research http://www.stockopedia.co.uk/research/bentley-acquisition-58670/ Aug 01st 2011 - Edison Investment Research today published a report on H.R.Owen (HRO.L, LSE:HRO, LON:HRO) entitled "Bentley Acquisition". In summary, the report says: H R Owen has reinforced its recent strategy announcement with the acquisition of Broughtons of Cheltenham for a cash consideration of Â£1.5m. The group will pay goodwill of Â£1.1m; in addition it will repay a loan of Â£1.3m and assume the undisclosed bank overdrafts of the business. We expect the deal to be earnings enhancing from 2012 â€“ it represents a strong strategic move for the future. By SpikeyDT
18:31 01/04/2011	Broker Note
H.R.Owen (LON:HRO) - Back on course Friday, Apr 01 2011 by Edison Investment Research 0 comments Apr 01st 2011 - Edison Investment Research today published a report on H.R.Owen (HRO.L, LSE:HRO, LON:HRO) entitled "Back On Course". In summary, the report says: As anticipated six months ago, with the 2010 interim announcement, the group’s full year figures demonstrate that H R Owen is back on course. The franchise portfolio has been restructured, finances are firmly under control and a new CEO has been installed to lead the next stage of development. More detailed plans are due to be announced shortly, outlining the strategy for taking the group forward. http://www.stockopedia.co.uk/research/back-on-course-55406/ http://www.edisoninvestmentresearch.co.uk/ By SpikeyDT
12:58 08/06/2010	Re: CEO resignation
I heard Nick had been wanting to get out / potentially sell up for awhile. Probably just an opportune moment. No idea while others followed By RWxxx
19:45 26/05/2010	CEO resignation
Does anyone know why Nick Lancaster suddenly resigned after 16 years at the helm. This was closely followed by another Director, Raymond Pajares, also resigning unexpectedly. Any information would be gratefully received. By Nick_bb
1:35 12/04/2010	Re: Anybody Else Holding These?
I looked at these and see their borrowings are £13m against cash of £15m, so not quite as exciting as on first view. NAV 42p The earnings look irregular. Obviously if they can keep up this year's profit, the share is very interesting. Why the big jump in a recession year, I wonder. Their "normal" profit seems to be around 6m. Thisa year 20m+ Stochastics are on the roof which put me off a little. This year should be better than lastlif they can keep financial discipline presumably learnt in the recession. Not sure on this one. BBB By BuyByeBaby
11:43 01/04/2010	Anybody Else Holding These?
Is there anybody else holding shares in H.R. Owen out there? By MyrddinW
8:16 25/03/2010	Massive Bank Balance
The company has more money in the bank than its market capitalisation! By MyrddinW
11:10 26/01/2010	Any Interest?
Is Nobody Interested In HR Owen? By MyrddinW
12:02 12/01/2010	What's Afoot?
Yes I know, 12 inches. There appears that something is happening with H.R. Owen, the shares are moving with little or no buying. They moved up 2p this morning on a purchase of 2,000 shares. The spread is 68.25 - 72p but the Market Makers are unwilling to sell more than 500 shares. Is there an announcement in the offing? By MyrddinW
17:53 07/01/2010	What's Happening Here?
The shares today rose 3p on a volume of only 3,722 shares. Yesterday, they fell on what appeared to be no selling. What's happening? By MyrddinW
11:44 28/03/2009	Re: 2008 results.
Looking at the sales for new and used cars for 2008, H R Owen have recorded total sales of 1158 units for the year 2008. From memory i think that prior to the disposal of the Volvo sites, H R Owen operated from 7 locations. Therefore their total sales for new and used cars for 2008, was 3 cars per branch, per week. I know that the company is in the premium brand sector, ( but did also have Volvo at the time), however, these figures appear to be staggeringly low. I would personally doubt if there is a motor industry business model in the UK, with sales results like this. By executive1
14:22 12/02/2008	Re: Concert Party?
Be interesting to see how HRO do in the first half of 08. I wonder if they are worth taking over right now. By Chimchimany
11:03 25/01/2008	Concert Party?
Why is there no reporting on the share building stakes in HR Owen by two overseas companies – Shelton Corporation and Balverona, an Australian car distributor headed by Neville Crichton? I have been told that the “-ton” in Shelton is from the “-ton” in Crichton. Are they a concert party and should this be disclosed under the Takeover Code? By CombatFrog