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Well people, obviously did sell.

Volume was around 20 million on the days around that level.

When the bid was "On", the sp only got to 117. I said at the time, all this talk of £2+ was nonsense, wishful thinking.

I'm assuming the bid was in the 125-150 range, as some of the more intelligent (and realistic) posters said.

JT

I think you put too much faith in our NEDs, they are all MM's yes men (and women)!

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Its not beyond the realms of possibility that Apollo are going to use the next 4 months to approach IIs direct. Theyve now done their DD. There's absolutely no point making a move for the co. before the GS expiry. If there is an appetite for a TO amongst the "65%", and I suspect there is, we'll know about it soon enough.

MM will as well, he has to make his move sooner rather than later. Not sure if he'll find anyone daft enough to back him though. Maybe the QIA????

OSG

I do wish you’d stop ramping Kelso on here.

You have no idea whether or not they sold their CFDs or not, let alone at a good price.

Just give it a rest!!!

Yes. This time round it was a serious bid, and another year down the line.

I suspect that MM was referring to last years', nonsense, bids, when he said there was no appetite for a bid at those levels.

What Apollo should do is this.

Start buying the shares now. In the market. Build

Up a stake of just under 5%. Not declared. Then, on the day of the GS expiry, go over the 5% threshold, a make a hostile bid for co. Having bought some cheapies.

The “65%” would fold faster than superman on laundry day.

Apollo should use the next 4 months to build a 4.99% undisclosed stake in THG without moving the price. Then on 15 September (GS expiry), go over the threshold and make a hostile bid. Having bought a load of cheapies, they could afford a slightly more generous price. The “65%” would soon fold, like a deck of cards.

For all those that missed yesterday’s exchange, goodtimescoming genuinely thought that the BOD was seeking shareholder approval to raise £2m via a share offering.

He genuinely thought this. Scroll back. He’s hilarious.

Goodtimescoming

You embarrassed yourself yesterday. You are clearly clueless. And I agree, instead of apologising and trying to educate yourself from more intelligent (most) and experiences investors, you chose to go on the attack and be rude. Consequently embarrassing yourself further.

They should buy, stealthily, build up a position of 4.99%. On 15 September, GS expiry, buy more, go over the declaration threshold, and launch a hostile bid. The 65% would fold like a wet newspaper.

Goodtimes

Youre new to this arent you?

I hope they bring back “Flame”!

Manifesto

“ They are clearly not done, so they must believe ”

Please explain. How do you know they are not done?

It’s not clear to me. I don’t wish to appear confrontational, I was just wondering if you had any real insight. Or if this was more baseless ramping.

Thanks.

I thought the polishcap request was peculiar right from the start. I don’t think I’ve ever been on a BB where someone has asked everyone to disclose their holdings. I thought it was a pointless exercise anyway.

Apollo should take advantage of the next 4 months. Build up a 4.99% stake. Then on 16 September, buy more to take them over the threshold. And launch a hostile bid. The 65% would fold like a garden chair.

HopeGreedNothing

I would imagine 150-200. Realistically.

And I reckon 80% of the 65% would fold like a cheap suit and bite their hand off.

Apollo had its people camped out in Manchester for weeks. They made an offer, them made an improved offer. They are not the kind of outfit that gives up easily. Just because MM thwarted their approach, doesn't mean they wont be back in September.

I think Apollo should go hostile and kick him out.