Sema
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Sema is a computer services and software company that is acquiring LHS, and become the biggest mobile communications software company worldwide, as a result of this acquisition. The company gains market share and customers, and may carry out another acquisition in the US. Sema benefits from strong underlying growth, but has yet to develop weight in the market for third-generation mobiles. The company also needs a web integration specialist in the US.
Publication Name: Investors Chronicle
Subject: Business
ISSN: 0261-3115
Year: 2000
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Computerland UK puts emphasis on service
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ComputerLand UK resells computers and also provides computer services. The company saw a rise in its stock price after a flotation on the United Kingdom Alternative Investment Market (Aim). Sales of software and hardware account for nine tenths of turnover, though margins for computer services are higher. The company's pre-tax profit is forecast at 700,000 pounds sterling for 1997 to 1998. Risks are higher in the market for compauter services where ComputerLand is expanding.
Publication Name: Investors Chronicle
Subject: Business
ISSN: 0261-3115
Year: 1997
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Sema
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Sema is an information technology company which has seen a rise in its stock price since Dec 1998. The stock price rise assumes 20% annual earnings growth to 2007. This could be achieved, but there are risks that it may not be. Sales growth will be needed to boost earnings growth and there is no guarantee that growth rates will continue until 2007. Sema's organic growth was 14% in 1997 though total sales growth was 35%, including acquisitions. Operating margins rose to 5.9%, but this is less than some of the company's rivals.
Publication Name: Investors Chronicle
Subject: Business
ISSN: 0261-3115
Year: 1998
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