http://www.investorschampion.com/index.php Providing refreshingly forthright, independent comment on small cap companies. Informed opinion, based on first-hand research, but pulls no punches in exposing management weaknesses. en Investor's Champion Copyright 2012 2012-05-18T15:28:17+00:00 http://www.investorschampion.com/research/company/premier-oil http://www.investorschampion.com/research/company/premier-oil#When:14:28:17Z We thought the following question asked at today’s Premier Oil AGM by shareholder, and ShareSoc Director, Mark Bentley worthy of special mention…. Premier Oil 2012-05-18T14:28:17+00:00 http://www.investorschampion.com/research/company/sanderson http://www.investorschampion.com/research/company/sanderson#When:07:28:29Z The software and IT services business specialising in the manufacturing and multi-channel retail markets issued interim results for the six months ending 31st March 2012 in line with expectations communicated on 29th April. More importantly the outlook remains cautiously positive, supported by a strong net cash position and growing opportunities in the area of mobile applications. Sanderson Group PLC 2012-05-15T07:28:29+00:00 http://www.investorschampion.com/research/company/sigma-capital-group-plc http://www.investorschampion.com/research/company/sigma-capital-group-plc#When:05:40:01Z With cash in the bank the current market cap seems to belie the huge potential of this small group that has been transformed over the past 12 months Sigma Capital Group PLC 2012-05-11T05:40:01+00:00 http://www.investorschampion.com/research/company/sanderson http://www.investorschampion.com/research/company/sanderson#When:13:29:18Z The software and IT services business specialising in multi-channel retail and manufacturing markets in the UK and Ireland, issued a positive trading update ahead of the announcement of its interim results for the half year ended 31st March 2012. Sanderson Group PLC 2012-04-30T13:29:18+00:00 http://www.investorschampion.com/research/company/thalassa-holdings-ltd http://www.investorschampion.com/research/company/thalassa-holdings-ltd#When:07:26:31Z The marine seismic group has announced a material contract win with a value of approximately US$6.3m. There has also been some interesting activity on the corporate front with an approach to Rock Solid Images. Thalassa Holdings Ltd 2012-04-04T07:26:31+00:00 http://www.investorschampion.com/research/small-cap-review/expanding-opportunity-for-providers-of-key-equipment/ http://www.investorschampion.com/research/small-cap-review/expanding-opportunity-for-providers-of-key-equipment/#When:12:51:55Z Despite a short term sell off in the share prices of many leading oil equipment and services groups, the outlook for the sector continues to look as positive as ever, supported by a strong oil price, rising energy demand, rising concerns over safety and increasing levels of capital expenditure by the large oil and gas groups. The Total gas leak highlights yet again the expanding opportunity for providers of key equipment and services Kentz Corporation, Lamprell, Petrofac, Plexus, Thalassa Holdings Ltd 2012-03-30T12:51:55+00:00 http://www.investorschampion.com/research/company/thalassa-holdings-ltd http://www.investorschampion.com/research/company/thalassa-holdings-ltd#When:11:48:44Z A recent seismic seminar in Oslo highlighted the excellent market for seismic contractors in 2012 and 2013.With day rates expected to improve during 2012 and growing demand from all corners of the globe, we had a look at this lesser known seismic opportunity which recently issued full year results. Thalassa Holidngs has a decent contract backlog, net cash and strong tangible asset backing; it could deliver handsomely for investors from its the current lowly level! Thalassa Holdings Ltd 2012-03-26T11:48:44+00:00 http://www.investorschampion.com/research/company/seaenergy http://www.investorschampion.com/research/company/seaenergy#When:08:58:14Z The share price of the “energy ventures company” received a welcome boost this week on news that its primary investment and fellow AIM quote Landsdowne Oil & Gas (AIM:LOGP) had participated in a material oil find off the Irish coast. The news highlighted the bargain basement appeal of SeaEnergy which, in addition to its investment in Lansdowne, is also sitting on a pile of cash as well as an interesting vessel design system to service offshore wind turbines. SeaEnergy PLC 2012-03-16T08:58:14+00:00 http://www.investorschampion.com/research/company/sanderson http://www.investorschampion.com/research/company/sanderson#When:07:04:02Z The software and IT services business specialising in multi-channel retail and manufacturing which announced the sale of its ‘electronic point of sale’ (‘epos’) business in January issued a positive AGM statement yesterday. Despite the “challenging economic environment” the positive trading momentum announced in January has been maintained with new product suites launched over the last two years continuing to drive growth. There was also a material boost to the dividend payout. Sanderson Group PLC 2012-03-16T07:04:02+00:00 http://www.investorschampion.com/research/company/ensor-holdings http://www.investorschampion.com/research/company/ensor-holdings#When:11:00:27Z The Manchester based multi-faceted industrial/support services group lauded by John Lee in his February 2012 FT article entitled “Building links on the golf course” looks an interesting one to follow at current levels. Ensor Holdings plc 2012-03-06T11:00:27+00:00