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Woolworth, share your dismay at the wider domestic economic outlook which is why it is so important to select your sector and company. Opti have an international partnership portfolio (Australian company appear the equivalent of lighter life in UK which is highly lucrative) so don't get too hung up on the domestic situation.
Hopeful. AquaeSulis01, under water for many months, need the RNS statement profit 21 come to fruition, this why I refer to new staff. Uk Business numbers haven't been published yet, but judging by business collapse caused by government plan, using business to enforce their will a bad time ahead, business collapse results in massive job loss, in turn some unable to meet mortgage payment, possible housing collapse, Barrett Homes down from £8, government cut saving interest to 0.01% from 1.15%, people accepting pay cut, example crews on liners, around 15%, leading to a bad future. Wales lockdown will finish more business by Christmas, only winners are the cabinet who issue false numbers. A small sample of the current situation, ready to hit the fan 21.
woolworth, re skinbio, I can only offer my experience with Open Orphan who did a similar placing to grow the business at an appropriate time, not to keep the lights on. The OO share price whilst suffering short term from the raise has subsequently rocketed so let's hope for similar with skin. Re the Covid situation, areas of the market that have done well are those businesses with a strong online presence, and as Opti sales are predominantly geared up to online rather than stores, and there are obvious health benefits to losing weight, no reason to think that Opti wont thrive going forward.
anon the reason is in my post?
If the new wage prevents profit as RNS statement, profit is key to sp rise imo????
Associated business SBTX said they didn't need to raise money, but did via offer, there was also a mention of dividends, sure those facts are correct????
IMO its about keeping word and not become a gravy train at PI's expense, just my view, been stung many times with false promise, I remain underwater which doesn't help my confidence.
This is my personal view NOT negative, hoping my opti shares turn to profit?????
Woolworth,
I don't quite understand why you're so worried about one person's wages?
If money's that tight, we might as well all give up now.
I don't think much of this outfit, but can see that if a company is hiring staff, they'd expect them to add value.
elrico, I have a different view, will the new appointment change profit 21?
I believe that all business will be effected while world business collapse continues, when data confirmation is published, travel companies flights hit hard and so is shipping, business closure means job loss, less cash at disposal, pubs city center all smashed by Jono. IMO housing market next, Barrett sp down £2.65 per stock, cant see how anyone can be isolated from world business collapse, except politicians of course, pay rise way way above anyone else.
Some may say I'm trying to be negative but that's not the case, I want my opti shares to rocket.
I was very concerned over stock market crashes at the start of this epidemic and actually sold 120k stock (part holding) just before the first lockdown. However things are really starting to motor now for opti, so much so I'm having real problems trying to keep up with the ever increasing range of products/applications and sales area diversification.
With these new markets and rervnue streams opening up we are on the upward trajectory of the hockey stick. I have already re-purchased more than I sold early march and indeed even had a small top up in opti and sbtx today.
Now certainly is the time to be greedy in my book. dont wait until we are dual listed as the price will be different for sure.
Hi Dactions,
Forgive me, only inexperienced investors have been expecting the inflexion point c18 months ago. i accept this may not be your POV, but I do speak anecdotally. Many forget OPTI's first 2-3 years were about developing IP/patents, and then protecting them and backing them up with science, peer reviews and multiple studies. Only after these first major steps have been completed can OPTI begin to develop first-mover partners. But even before developing royalty-earning products production partners like Sacco, Cambridge, etc need to be signed up.
Over the past 2 years, we have seen larger corps signing up, moreover, the later partners are establishing royalty routes much quicker. The latest, possibly the largest agreement to-date, Optipharm too just 5 months to reformulate and launch 5 products. This is a key change, much the same we have seen with Alfasigma. The science and products, be it LP-LDL or SlimBiome are now becoming more accepted because of the awards, scientific validation, GRAS, FDA and brand building. This means partners are now more likely to reformulate rather than develop a new product. I am not saying this will be the norm overnight, but the signs are encouraging.
The fact H1 revenues were comparable to FY 2019 clearly demonstrates the direction of travel revenue building is travelling. The issue we have is the old argument, ''beware of companies using H2 weighted excuse as this is usually a tactic to buy time'' a trait I have seen many AIM BOD's employs over the years. However, OPTI has a clear history of H2 revenues being 4/5/6 times H1. This being the period the lion's share of royalties is paid. Given the H2 warning, this implies there are many holding onto this warning until there is greater visibility. IMHO FY 2020 will surprise investors even with the covid disruption. Most if not all OPTI partners sell via online anyway, so I really don't see Covid being a major factor. Most of H&B stores remained open because health stores have a special dispensation. Nevertheless, it also reported a 300% plus increase in online sales. Surely this trend will be replicated across OPTI partners.
SOH says more and more partners are seeking more product and expanding their product portfolio. I have not seen any evidence of this. Hopefully, these are material enough to warrant a reach RNS SOON?
Elrico - I do appreciate the recent Opti podcast and detailed discussion with SoH. We've been saying it for a long time that it's only a matter of time to see good trading results but surely that time must be nearer now.
I know many HNWI and none of them has ever reported to being approached for loan stock. I am not saying it doesn't happen though.
This is the sort of nonsense we have to endure. An already wealthy individual reported being worth C50m is allowed in at the 8p IPO and nicely wrapped up in a tax-sheltered vehicle and now seeks to use SP to spoof lemmings into selling. The obvious question is has Potts opened a SB sell as a hedge and seeks to help this along by throwing around funding required with gay-abandon?
Before any TW/SP troll jumps to conclusions, I am not suggesting a short conspiracy aided by TW/SP. I will leave that BS to the BBM's that ignore TW/SP many warnings about corupt BOD's dipping their hands into PI pockets.
It is Christopher Potts. 100%. Yes, the same Potts that was fined by the FSA ;
Potts has been selling privileged position in (IPO) OPTI because he WRONGLY argues OPTI will need a fundraising. I spoke to SOH about this. SOH comments can be read https://lemminginvestors.blogspot.com/2020/10/optibiotix-health-no-placing-ahoy-fact.html
I believe Potts a good friend of TW. TW also argues no placing.
Old news
Evolution has also paid £150,000 to investors who lost out as a result of its trading activities in Room Service, a company listed on the Alternative Investment Market which has since changed its name to Azure.
The FSA said the level of the fine had been set not only to deprive the company and its employee of any gains but also to act as a "powerful incentive" to deter other firms from similar activity.
"The FSA expects firms and individuals to ensure their business activities do not interfere with the smooth operation of the market or unfairly damage the interests of investors, and the FSA will not hesitate to take action in any instance where this occurs," said Andrew Proctor, the director of enforcement.
Evolution said it had "reluctantly" decided to accept the fine because it wanted to end the investigation.
"Evolution feels it is unfortunate that it has taken an incident such as this to help produce a clear understanding of the definition of market abuse," the stockbroker said in a statement.
The regulator said that Evolution Beeson Gregory, through Mr Potts, implemented a strategy to sell more shares in Room Services than were in existence.
The stockbroker sold the Room Service shares "short" - that is, it did not own them but expected to be able to buy the stock later on at a lower price - between September 25 and October 21 2003.
By the time the share selling exercise had finished, more than 250% of the issued share capital of Room Service had been sold to investors and the broker was unable to deliver shares to 250 investors who had bought them.
The FSA said the shares had been sold to investors in the expectation that Room Services would issue new shares following an annual meeting in October 2003.
That annual meeting would have allowed Evolution Beeson Gregory to provide the shares to investors who had bought them.
But the FSA concluded that the behaviour of Evolution and Mr Potts amounted to distortion and market abuse.
The regulator acknowledged that the firm had made good the losses to Room Service shareholders and that the abusive behaviour by Mr Potts could have been avoided if the firm had had limits on short positions.
www.theguardian.com/business/2004/nov/13/2
at least its fairly certain this time its just one well heeled individuial offloading some stock, and not a consortium or troll action.
With the company saying no to any forthcoming rights issue, it makes it a great investment opportunity.
Hope it costs them more to regain their position. I thank them for their cheap stock just please dont ask forthem back short of a good 3 fig sum.
Its similar actions like this have been causing price crashes in the past. Did hear of it then but was laughed at. Even had investors come forward saying they were approached to be part of the shorting syndicate. Do know they have some pretty deep pockets, as can be seen by a good few hundred k sells. Actully glad they have sold because in my view its a really poor way to make money. Often associated with several trolls trying to spread lies and hestiation on the forums in order to promote their cause.
I see elrico has spotted the cause of the sell-off. A major holder has said to ShP readers that they've sold up to buy back cheaper at a forthcoming placing. SOH has now rubbished that totally and I wonder how long it will be for this person and others that followed them to realise their mistake and try to buy back in. BTW the current drop is a UT only.