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Midas: Financial Mail
Alumasc
As green pressure intensifies, companies such as Alumasc should benefit. It was founded more than 20 years ago as an engineering business, but it has shifted orientation in the past five years to focus on products for sustainable buildings.
These include solar shading, which controls light, heat and air in a low cost, environmentally friendly way. Adjustable strips of metal are placed on roofs or on framework outside windows to deflect the sun and reduce the need for air conditioning.
This business is not finding life easy, but it is coping admirably and should deliver solid growth over the coming years. Buy.
Cranswick
Midas recommended Cranswick exactly two years ago when the price had fallen from 1021p early in 2007 to 844p.
The shares have remained listless since Midas recommended them and they are trading at 680p. The company used to make pig feed. Now it concentrates on fresh pork and all the products that come from it, such as sausages, bacon, ham and charcuterie. The emphasis throughout is on quality, so there is a focus on the premium end of the market, such as Sainsbury's Taste the Difference sausages. Conditions have improved since and the outlook is good. Investors should not despair. This company is making progress and the share price should rise. Hold.
Sunday Telegraph
Dechra
Dechra, a veterinary products group with a strategic focus on animal pharmaceuticals, is well established in Europe and is moving into the US, which should underpin strong growth in the next few years.
The company develops its own-branded veterinary pharmaceutical portfolio, focusing on prescription-only medicines for dogs, cats and horses. During the last five years it has licensed four specialist products, of which Vetoryl capsules and Felimazole tablets look suitable for the international market.
The company also has five novel products in development and two generic products at the regulatory stage of approval. The increasing popularity of pet insurance is also positive for Dechra. This allows animal owners to pay for a wider range of treatments for a longer period of time throughout their pet's lifetime.
It is estimated that the pet insurance market is growing by about 20% a year in the US. And the company's latest full-year results to June 30 were solid, with revenues up 15% to £350 million and pre-tax profits 38% higher to £16.1 million. Shares, at 427.9p, are a buy.
Cape
The share price of mining, chemical and energy services group Cape continues to recover, after being written off by the market earlier this year. The company received a further boost on Friday after it confirmed three UK contract renewals, with a combined value of more than £25 million. Saudi Basic Industries has renewed its contract for maintenance services at its chemical complex in Wilton, Teesside, while Cape has also received a letter of intent from National Grid to renew its contract to supply access services.
The contract builds on a long-standing relationship between Cape and National Grid by expanding beyond the north-west and south of England to supporting all of their industrial assets throughout the UK. The third contract is from Swiss pharma giant Novartis. Cape has been awarded a three-year extension to a contract to provide access, insulation and associated maintenance services at Novartis' complex in Grimsby. Cape shares were 65.5p in March 22 and remain a buy a 269p.
The Vietnam Opportunity Fund
The Vietnam Opportunity Fund, which is managed by country specialist VinaCapital, is one of the easiest ways for UK investors to play growth in the Asian nation. Prospects for Vietnam are bright because of its high literacy levels, young demographics and low wage costs.
Last week, Credit Suisse said it expected Vietnam's economy to grow by 5.3% in 2009 - its lowest level for 10 years. However, it expects growth to accelerate to 8.5% in 2010, citing solid domestic consumption and anticipated recoveries in exports and investment. The shares were recommended at 1.71 US dollars on September 13. Buy.
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