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@BigBiteNow; @NickD; @Alfacomp - Sorry so late in thanking you guys for such insightful and detailed responses to my original posting re Sojitz. Nick, I'd never really considered how their minority share would actually command a lower value and Alfa/BBN it makes perfect sense to me for Sojitz to take a slice of the whole Bushveld game plan rather than just Vametco. BBN your Evraz /Stratcor post was amazing and when I get time I'll read the document you recommended. For a long time I've wanted Sojitz to play a role in BMN, after all, we've all craved II input and Sojitz have been there all the time. Anyway, shouldn't celebrate Sojitz until it's done deal but in would seem a wise strategy for them to get a piece of Mokopane, BE and maybe further enhance their licensing deals. Thanks again, quite reassuring.

Afa & NickD & BBN, I've held and accumulated since early Nov 2013 and believe the story. However, there is one bit I can't grasp, Sojitz: I understand brokers and a key RNS allude to obtaining their share but if all your figures are correct about the profitability / value of Vametco then Sojitz will want full value, surely. In short, if our current MC is virtually all attributable to Vametco then Sojitz' share of Vametco must be worth approx �65m Why would a massive Japanese mineral investor want to part with it for a giveaway price? I sincerely want us to obtain outright control of Vametco but I expect we'd have to pay market price? Welcome your comments

Sunday Times (page 3, business section) report FB launching satellite in 2019 It's a "e-band" high frequency delivering 10gigabits a second (faster than conventional). It states this is to TEST a system, not go live and is aimed at the 3 billion who can't get internet. I can't see why FB couldn't compromise on the specification (for now at least) and take up AVN's Hylas4 capacity. Got to be cheaper than buying their own satellite and gets them running this year. Sales Team - pick up the phone, Zuckerberg is waiting........

Hi BerkampTurn, in reply to Q1) does ITV own its Southbank HQ? My understanding is that ITV fully owns the freehold. It has applied for planning to redevelop and has recently received approval from Lambeth Council [ http://www.london-se1.co.uk/news/view/9526 ] This should and hugely to its assets but I'd prefer them to forgo the vanity of the Southbank location and set up an admin HQ in a cheaper part of London or elsewhere and let / lead the prime site to wealthy company. ~either way, good news but what with property hit by Brexit the timing would have been better a couple of years ago. Iconic Southbank site might appeal as new HQ for Liberty /Virgin Media!

I thought it was interesting that Brian Raven emphasised, for the moment at least, consolidation of the existing business rather than growth via acquisition. Less exciting maybe but there have been significant acquisitions so maybe he's wants to make sure the foundations are sound before building higher; seems sensible to me

wish they would exercise their options now at 5.25p - would send out a massive vote of future confidence!

Dilution doesn't seem too bad considering we've fully acquired a profit making organisation - I have faith that Andrew Staley would know what he was buying into (both TAVI and Price Bailey FS). Also, The significant shareholders (inc Directors & Chairman) took 60% of the 70m shares - this suggests they're in for the long term and not likely to be flipping the shares for a quick profit.

Fingers crossed for a move past 5p following RTO. However, potential investors should be aware that when RTOs are in play a company's shares may get suspended for several weeks / months. I was in one that, from vague memory, remained suspended for 6 months. So, those needing easy access to their investment cash should be aware it could get frozen.

I'd prefer a brilliantly managed and focused FTSE 100 company to take Pinewood forward - ITV anyone? Seriously, anyone here with a view?

Just in case anyone's still reading this chat, the company (Synety) is now known as CloudCall so choose CALL (instead of SNTY)

The RNS does address head-on many investors' concerns about cash burn - many of us 'voted' by not buying into the last fund raising. At least we can't complain the Board aren't listening. I guess I'll sit tight for at least a couple more quarters but will keep a keen eye on they new 'strategy'.

Good luck to holders making a large gain on this but I couldn't help thinking about the TSB revamp and launch end 2013 'early 2014 where they were harking back to 19th century style banking values. Take a look at the Ad agency's campaign (approved by the board). Amongst what appears now to be window dressing quotes is this gem: (blah, blah, focus on individual and business customers) "without the complications and distractions of an international or investment banking arm". http://www.campaignlive.co.uk/news/1210959/ I'd have preferred John Lewis partnership to have taken them over as they would have been more likely to carry the torch for fairness and transparency. Only being contrary - good luck to you investors.

Not sure where this share is going but it may be of interest to read Standard Life's RNS from last Friday (6th Feb). they have cosied up with Financial Planners Perason Jones (via Skipton Bidg Soc.). Pearson manages assets of £1.1bn, has 39 advisors and employs 102 staff. Standard Life has just sold its Canadian operation and is looking to take advantage of the changes in rules for pensions allowing people to make their own investment decisions. Not suggesting SL are watching TAVI but there are loads of similar companies and they ofter move along similar lines. Here's the link but if it's censored just look at SL in LSE and click on last Friday's RNS. For the record I'm a small holder (little bit disgruntled) but have opted for my full 'open offer' entitlement. Best of luck to investors (especially long term holders!) http://www.lse.co.uk/share-regulatory-news.asp?shareprice=SL.&ArticleCode=x670bwts&ArticleHeadline=Launch_of_UKwide_financial_advice_business

This is published today online. Interesting summary of Tavistock's business and maybe useful for those researching prior to investing here: [ http://www.iii.co.uk/articles/198047/edmond-jacksons-stockwatch%3A-speculative-small-cap-will-deliver-action ]

Not earth shattering but great to hear from the company. Thought they do mention 1300 clients signed since early August and profitability not far off! In this fickle AIM market I think the BoD were right to make an announcement to maintain (fickle) investors' awareness of the company and its planned trajectory. Hopefully this will address the SP drift seen over the last couple of days.

I do hold two remaining small miners hoping there'll be a buyout or joint venture down the line so I'm holding rather than realising a loss right now. I have one oil (HUR) which was bought on research alone not intuition and it's looking good aside from last 2 days drop over Scottish independence uncertainty. Anyway, SNTY was staging a recovery to £2.10 and just dropped to £1.72 (22% down!) so it's an extraordinary day - maybe what folk refer to as 'MM games'. Brycen you write posts using the royal "we" - are you a company / investment house?

Thanks to Dibs and Brycen for your considered and reassuring posts and to Dino78 for the TV link. I topped up yesterday as my diary was flagged with the interims and investor day today - wish I'd left it until this morning as I've paid over the odds. It is strange as you guys suspect PIs bizarre strategies and shortsightedness (seeing "loss"). I'm sitting tight as I feel the product and company are sound and run by level headed types; time will tell! I think my real problem is that I tend to be an intuitive investor - no problem when it goes right but when it goes wrong my investment decisions are difficult to defend! Overall though, my 'intuitive' stuff is going quite well but I've learnt to stay out of mining exploration companies - I reckon small cap miners share prices behave less predictably than atom movements in quantum mechanics.

Dibs61? Anyone more knowledgable than me? Help! I believe in this little company and just read the RNS. Not bad at all - steady growth but not mining style "we've struck oil" but steady - the management aren't prone to hyperbole. Then new integration announced with ORACLE - 2nd largest software company! The share price as I write is on Google at £1.95 (11.4% down). I think this might be a message for me - you're out of your depth in AIM stick to the larger FTSE 100 companies. Any further insight welcomed.

Still have a lot of faith in this company especially if it manages to deliver in the US. But, the price is heading down so fast and is now way below the £2.50 placing offer price in March 2014 which was then oversubscribed. I'd love to believe now was an irresistible buying opportunity but would welcome others' thoughts on the sinking price.

Following the budget's radical overhaul of the pensions industry, particularly the freedom for individuals to invest their "pot" as they please rather than being shackled to purchasing an annuity, there's news today [ http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business/ ] that George Osborne plans for individuals to get impartial advice on investing from Age Concern and Citizens Advice! Well, they may be good on assisting with disputes over a neighbours fence but these bodies will need the support on personal financial advisors. Does anyone think this bodes well for TAVI as it builds its network of IFAs?