{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/a4c5de36-8260-4222-8e38-ff997dc73436/6686b50e7aef4a9ccf506a2c?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Baltic Classifieds, ActiveOps & outsourcers: The Companies and Markets Show","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/61b9b44742e856e989985776/1720104007327-bc6ef79fd8aa02406924f7937a5ccfe1.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>We begin the show with Jemma Slingo who covers results at <a href=\"https://www.investorschronicle.co.uk/news/2024/07/03/profits-surge-at-baltic-classifieds/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Baltic Classifieds</strong></a><strong> (BCG)</strong>, the largest internet services provider for the Baltics. The business has a dominant position in the housing and car listings market, making it a similar company to the UK’s Rightmove and Auto Trader. Dan and Jemma unpack its expansion plans, risks and valuation.&nbsp;</p><p><br></p><p>Next, Mark Robinson joins to discuss the ‘decision intelligence’ company<strong> </strong><a href=\"https://www.investorschronicle.co.uk/news/2024/07/03/activeops-drives-retention-rates-and-swings-to-profit/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>ActiveOps</strong></a><strong> (AOM) </strong>which is gaining attention for high customer retention rates and positive earnings growth. Mark explores how large the scope is for its software services.</p><p><br></p><p>Last up, Julian Hofmann and Jemma discuss outsourcers <a href=\"https://www.investorschronicle.co.uk/news/2024/06/27/serco-raises-guidance-after-strong-first-half/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Serco</strong></a><strong> (SRP)</strong> and <a href=\"https://www.investorschronicle.co.uk/news/2024/06/06/profits-surge-at-mitie/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Mitie</strong></a><strong> (MTO)</strong>. The two explore current trading at the two companies and their prospects under a Labour government. </p><p><br></p><p>1:22 Baltic Classifieds</p><p>9:59 ActiveOps&nbsp;</p><p>20:18 Serco</p><p>24:08 Mitie</p><p><br></p><p>Claim your first 12 weeks of Investors' Chronicle Print + Digital for just £12. You will get instant access to our website and app, plus the magazine delivered to your door every week. To start your trial, visit&nbsp;<a href=\"http://www.investorschronicle.co.uk/podcasttrial\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">www.investorschronicle.co.uk/podcasttrial</a>&nbsp;</p><p>*After your 12-week trial you will pay just £62 every 13 weeks by direct debit. If you’re not entirely satisfied, you can cancel up to 5 business days before your renewal date and only pay the £12 already debited. This offer is for UK subscribers only.</p><p><br></p>","author_name":"Investors' Chronicle"}