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UCM

UCM converts naturally occurring minerals, such as Magnesite and zircon, into high quality materials for use by its customers in a wide range of applications

UCM; world leader in high-tech growth market

  • Overcoming handicap of UK energy prices
  • Estimated asset value well above share price
  • World leader in both of its niche sectors
  • Substantial PFER discount to sector

Publication Date:
October 4 2006

UCM; looking forward to an upbeat 06

  • Profits hit by raw material and energy price rises
  • Have now implemented 10% price increase 
  • Shares at more than 20% discount to NAV

Publication Date:
May 8 2006

UCM; Recovery blighted by jump in UK energy prices

  • World leader in expanding market for zirconia
  • Continued growth in hi-tech advanced ceramic materials
  • High yield and significant discount to NAV

Publication Date:
October 4 2005

UCM; Low cost production powering growth

· New CEO driving market focused success
· Low cost production winning customers back
· Despite detrimental currency movements, UCM saw 12% rise in profits
· Fair price is 100p

Publication Date:
August 9 2005

UCM; strong yield support and long term dividend policy.

The combination of the 20% fall in the value of the $ and currencies linked to it and the sharp rise in UK and US gas and electricity prices in 2004 hit UCM hard. In the circumstances the 12% rise in pretax profits before exceptional items was creditable. The post-results rise in the share price reflects relief that they were in line with the November profits warning.

Publication Date:
April 25 2005

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