Richard Hunter
Richard Hunter
basis investors lead lose managers private sure treated
I'm sure it's going to be oversubscribed but the lead managers said all investors would be treated on an even basis so private investors won't lose out.
analysis beforehand determine extent level levels maximum particular protect resources security system systems unclear waste
It's unclear what level of analysis is being done beforehand to determine appropriate levels of security for particular systems. In most businesses, it's a waste of resources to protect every system to the maximum extent possible. Some systems just aren't that mission-critical.
concerned consumers data general privacy security
Consumers in general are much more concerned about privacy and data security than they used to be.
company consensus equally further market prospects split
The market could not be more equally split on prospects for the company and so the consensus must be that there is not much further to go for at these levels.
broader business customers export half market
The certification is important, especially for customers who want to export their product. It's a much broader market than what we had before. I'd probably say over half of our business right now is medical.
bad debts figures good
The figures aren't good on bad debts but they'd flagged it (in December) and they weren't as bad as some had expected.
base company continues customer hopeful increase last market profitable quarters react
The company has been profitable during each of the last 4 quarters and our customer base continues to increase and am hopeful that the market will react favorably to this information.
continued initially late looking market mergers moving oil price unchanged
The two things which initially the market was looking at are pretty unchanged -- the two things that have been moving the market all year. One is the oil price and the other thing which has made the market frothy of late is the continued mergers and acquisitions speculation.
full numbers recovery showing statement
All the important numbers in today's statement are stellar, showing that the recovery is in full flight.
competition fixed general increasing line
The general rundown of fixed line incomes and increasing competition are not hampering growth.
couple days dust fallen headed last locked market miners people profits settled week
The market has fallen a lot in the last week or so, people have locked in some profits on the miners and now the dust has settled over a couple of days we've headed comfortably back to the 5,400 level.
activity market mergers slowing
The market is pausing for breath. Mergers and acquisition activity and speculation has slowed slightly, which is probably slowing the market down a little.
bit couple earlier fairly last months negative news occasions rather six stock top unloved
It is a fairly unloved stock at the moment. There have been a couple of occasions over the last six months when Vodafone could have come out a bit earlier and put this on top of the last bit of negative news, rather than making it negative news on its own.
beginning behind benefits company days downs goal growth obviously people profitable realize return ups
I think the days of ups and downs are behind us. I think people are beginning to realize that the growth here is being sustained. Obviously our goal is to be a profitable company and return those benefits to shareholders. That's why I'm here.