Forum Archive Index - March 2004

["Cristine Kerr" <criskerr@optusnet.com.au>]

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SKG announcements are always very positive. Strategic plans, efficiently executed that add value to the share.

 

This means the share has naturally attracted interest from those who prefer to trade short-term swings and channels.

 

Each subsequent positive announcement has added significant collective value to SKG in terms of potential for increased revenue. This is where longer term holders perceive value in holding.

 

The 'actual' value cannot be determined until it can be measured, so perceived additional value will become 'actual' value upon release of a revised earnings guidance for the consolidated group.

 

(NB Extract from Half-year Report: ' ... "The Directors will make a decision early next quarter on whether to raise its earnings guidance for the full financial year," said Mr Soon. ... ')

 

Longer term buyers appear to be patiently holding - anticipating positive news in revised earnings guidance for all product segments (not too far away now).

 

As we creep closer to next quarter, I anticipate SKG will gain in anticipation.

 

Regards,
Cris

----- Original Message -----

From: Cristine Kerr

To: sharechat@sharechat.co.nz

Sent: Tuesday, March 02, 2004 11:08 AM

Subject: Re: [sharechat] SKG - Skynet Global UPDATE

New announcement:

 

SKG 11:38 AM ! Singapore business to increase group profits

 

SKG today announced that its recent acquisition of Clear DataVoice is expected to increase the company's consolidated profits by $400,000 over the next twelve months, generating additional recurring revenues of $2M per annum.

 

"By leveraging Clear DataVoice's growing customer base, established sales team and experienced operational staff to launch SkyNetGlobal's wireless hotspot and W Home products, we have effectively reduced our start-up risks and thus will achieve profits a lot faster than if we would have started from scratch and employed local staff."

 

"In addition, we have already achieved and will continue to reap substantial network operational and capital expenditure savings in supporting our Singapore wireless broadband network by leveraging Clear DataVoice's extensive broadband infrastructure, call centre, billling and customer management systems," said Mr Soon.

 

The company also reports that its revised date for the official launch of its McDonalds WiFi network is now confirmed for Tuesday, 23rd March, 2004.

 

{NB Low cost access to new market, fast track to profit, launching soon.)

----- Original Message -----

From: Cristine Kerr

To: sharechat@sharechat.co.nz

Sent: Tuesday, March 02, 2004 8:13 AM

Subject: Re: [sharechat] SKG - Skynet Global UPDATE

Announcements since 31 December show well-planned and steady progress, high potential for revenue growth, and minimal cash outlay for SKG.

 

Add these factors to the half-year result (see summary below) = high likelihood of an upgrade to earnings guidance for the full financial year.

 

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Half-year financial period ending 31 December 2003

 

1) Revenues UP 120% - 6MTHS $2.12M (corresponding period - $963,789)

 

2) Net profit UP - 6MTHS $0.8M (corresponding period 2002 - NET LOSS $1.62M)

 

3) Net Assets UP 2000% - $4.08M (corresponding period 2002 $201,633)

 

4) Cash Balance UP 630% - $1.32M (corresponding period $180,955)

 

5) CEO, Jonathan Soon said; "We are extremely pleased with the net profit results ($0.8M) for the 6 month period as we had earlier forecasted net profits of $1M for the full financial year ending June 30, 2004."

 

6) "The Directors will make a decision early next quarter on whether to raise its earnings guidance for the full financial year," said Mr Soon.

 

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----- Original Message -----

From: Cristine Kerr

To: sharechat@sharechat.co.nz

Sent: Monday, February 23, 2004 2:09 PM

Subject: Re: [sharechat] SKG - Skynet Global UPDATE

SKG - ASX Announcement 2.33pm today:

 

SAP CFO Joins SkyNetGobal Board

 

SAP executive; Tim Ebbeck; appointed as Non-Executive Director of SkyNetGlobal

 

Mr Ebbeck is the Chief Financial Officer for SAP Australia and New Zealand, a leading global software company that is the market leader in ERP systems.

 

Prior to joining SAP, Tim was CFO. Asia Pacific Region FOR TMP Worldwide and CFO, Sth Pacific Division for Compaq Computer and its investment vehicle where he was actively involved in venture capital activities for Compaq group.

 

... Tim Ebbeck said "I am looking forward to working with an innovative and energetic young company such as SkyNetGlobal. SkyNetGlobal has done the hard yards since listing in 2000 and is now poised for a significant growth phase both in its remote access business and in the W Home communication and home automation business. I am confident I can make a significant contribution and welcome the challenges ahead."

 

----- Original Message -----

From: Cristine Kerr

To: sharechat@sharechat.co.nz

Sent: Monday, February 23, 2004 7:43 AM

Subject: [sharechat] SKG - Skynet Global

TELSTRA'S wireless hotspot alliance with McDonalds has come to fruition, with the first access points going live in the hamburger chain.

The alliance will eventually see around 500 installed at McDonalds locations, with the rollout due to be completed within 12 to 18 months. Hotspot access can be paid for via a Telstra post-paid mobile phone account or by credit card.

Telstra's next priorities in hotspot acquisition would be conference locations and the addition of more hotels, Telstra spokeswoman Virginia Murphy said.

Rival Optus has also targeted food outlets with its wireless service, forging alliances with Gloria Jean's and Hudson's coffee shops and the Deli France chain of sandwich shops.

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This is significant news.

 

A seriously big Telco committing investment $ to this technology means they are convinced of WiFi's future potential and should be planning additional strategies for network expansion.

 

Regards,
Cris