Softening up the market

Article Abstract:

AIT is a software company that plans a UK stock issue. The company has grown rapidly and specialises in front-end software including setting up systems for call centers. Clients include Halifax, Sun Alliance and Bristol and West. AIT plans to move to a new site with funds from the flotation, and five directors and a former founder will sell around a third of their stakes. The company's market value is likely to be from 20 million pounds sterling to 25 million pounds.

AIT Corp.

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Catch a falling knife

Article Abstract:

Swing traders may be tempted to invest in falling shares, but this is a risky business. The case of software firm Misys shows how put options allow a strategy midway between that of a long-term investor and a swing trader.

Management, Usage, Options (Finance), Investments

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Misys

Article Abstract:

The outlook for UK computer software and services firm Misys is uncertain, and its shares currently look overpriced. Misys's banking division is suffering, while in the healthcare software sector it has a new rival.

Computer Services, Computer Systems Design and Related Services, Computer and Data Processing Services, Health & Science Software Pkgs (Micro), Computer services industry, Information technology services industry, Information technology services, Professional practice software

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