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"One Swallow doesn't make a Summer" meaning you can't rely on this being good news - so the saying goes.
But late this afternoon 1,500,000 shares were bought at 1.97p. I wonder if now, with half year results due to be published in just 3 & half weeks time and an open Board discussion on 'Meet the Company' platform the next day (22nd September), if this could turn out to be the moment we have been hoping for - a period when the sp finally breaks through to an upward trend ?
I don't have five x £54 sums of money spare to check out for myself the 5 new 'Wellness' products but, on the face of it, these do look like they could be commercial stars - they have a massive email list. And, apart from a few niggles that I've seen, the website for each of the products looks colourful, interesting and to my mind seems scientifically authoritative. I may be talking naïvely here - others may know better.
I am puzzled though why products aren't available at retail locations such as Boots and/or Lloyds. They would certainly lose a significant margin - far, far more than via sales through Amazon. The latter sales platform is surprisingly inexpensive. But I did reflect on the other negative that retail sales would attract and that is sales volume which they may not be able to manage. This way, they can grow their sales steadily just as they did re. the Covid sales.
But, from my earlier clicking on creating a MHC account, I have now received 4 weekly emails for four of the new products plus an email reminder that there was an upcoming mail strike (which happened today) and a reminder too of the upcoming bank holiday.
In conclusion regarding the 'Wellness' products, I think I am surprised though that there's not any marketing incentive to generate early orders - eg 15% off for a limited time etc. I've bought as many MHC shares as I can justify without putting all my eggs in one basket, but that large BUY this afternoon could prove to be financially rewarding for someone as to use yet another metaphor, the stars are all coming out - but will they be in alignment for us ? I hope so. GLA
This week's marketing email received today (Sunday) is headed:
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Are you predisposed to a gluten or lactose intolerance?
Your DNA could be the key to understanding your dietary intolerances and sensitivities. Many of us live with food intolerances and sensitivities we didn't know about and they can have a significant impact on how we feel day to day.
If you’ve not been feeling the top of your game and suspect that the foods you're eating may have a part to play- understanding if you were born with a risk of developing certain intolerances or sensitivities may give you the knowledge you need to manage your health and wellness more effectively.
We're not just about the test, we provide you with a personalised DNA report will help you interpret your results and offer up tips on how to change your diet to help your gut and reduce symptoms.
Discover your DNA blue print today.?
Alongside your results you'll receive a FREE personalised report created by our doctors and clinical & DNA experts.
7-10 days is all you'll wait for your results, once we've received your test.
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This is the third marketing email I've received and they have all been colourful and interesting. Hopefully the punters will start biting.
Yes Hotchip - the published spread is wide (today 1.60/1.80 12.5%) although it's often quite narrow in reality. As of now it's 4% as a dummy BUY just now at 3pm is 1.749 and SELL is 1.68.
I reckon there could be a big uplift in the sp if we were to learn that the 'Wellness' products were flying off the shelves but it doesn't look like they are just yet. Our good TrustPilot ranking is holding up well, but it's only increasing by an average of just 1 per day right now and we still have yet to see another 'Wellness' review. Thank goodness that Spain still has Covid travel restrictions which is what recent reviews have been all about.
I feel the sp could be like a coiled spring released if the new products sell - but how to know right now if they are ?
GLA
Similar to Londonmarket - received marketing email - So this week's message is weight management headed:
'Introducing our Weight Management DNA Test'
Sub-heading: Fad diets are not the answer to weight loss.
But through testing your DNA, we can give you personalised recommendations to help you reach your goals.
Meet Isabela Ramos. A registered Dietitian (CRN Brazil) and registered Nutritionist (AfN) in the UK. She's part of our science team and here's what she wants you to know about dieting.
What's the one thing in common with fad diets? They don't actually work.
The media and health "gurus" are sharing more and more so-called revolutionary health hacks to transform your body, helping you reach your weight goals. Although this route is a tempting and quick one to embark on, there is plenty of evidence highlighting their adverse side effects and inability to be sustainable in the long-term.
?What could you do instead?
The answer lies in the core of who you are - your DNA. Learning about your DNA will reveal how your genes influences the way your body metabolises certain foods, which is crucial in weight management and health. Knowing your DNA means being aware of what your body baseline is. With this wealth of information, you can personalise your nutrition to cater to your body’s unique needs. Once you know, change is simple.
We don't yet know how sales are going, nor from which platform if any, but these emails are looking good in my opinion. And with the recent large Director buy at 1.7p is good support for the sp.
Zero is just a troll - only here to rubbish WBI - ignore it.
As for Woodbois, it is obvious that they continue to make excellent progress despite world problems which are outside of their control.
They are being very open with us - always quick to update us soon after the various fiscal period ends. This is a share that gives confidence of continually achieving future growth in earnings and I see the sp matching that growth accordingly.
I agree LondonMarket - I thought the marketing email yesterday, was excellent . Amazon sales haven't yet taken off but emails like this should generate interest and in my opinion Sunday emails are often talking points at work on Monday. Here are some details:
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DNA testing for health.
What will you discover?
We all know that no two people can have the same DNA, but we’ve all tried the same methods for tackling our health, even though they might not be the best ways for us as an individual. But by having a better understanding of our genetic predispositions, we can build a plan that help us achieve our health goals and suits our own body.
That's where DNA testing for health and wellness comes in. By discovering your own DNA blueprint, you can take control of your decision-making, and help you to make small steps towards nutritional changes that are right for you.
Discover your DNA health blueprint today
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After I posted my message earlier this afternoon, I saw the Amazon sales had increased marginally from 3 to 5. Not exactly exciting I agree, but I reflected on the fact that if the tests results are life beneficial, then MHC business could take off - and so added more shares at the close today. GLA
Today Woodbois published its annual Integrated report of the business - in this case for 2021. I appreciate we're halfway through 2022 but I believe they see it as a discipline to cover areas of reporting, including social, beyond the financial that we would normally see at AGM times etc. You get a good sense from reading it of what they are trying to do in their African communities to provide support. Page 60 talks about the Carbon Credits market and the significant store of value they as a company are aiming for in their first reforestation project.
https://www.woodbois.com/2021-integrated-report/?utm_campaign=IR21072022&utm_medium=email&utm_source=newsletter
Yes Palmsairport - my read of the Amazon site is that they've sold 2 x Intolerances and 1 x Weight Management - the other 2 none. I'm assuming that the stock level for all 4 products was set at 10 at the outset and if so, there's nothing to write home about yet !
The marketing email I received from MHC last Sunday headed: "Brand new DNA wellness tests - discover more about your health with a simple cheek swab", was for sales from their own website - nothing to do with Amazon so I'm wondering how they're going to promote sales - seems a bit disjointed at the moment as I haven't seen any newspaper publicity to support sales ?
I'm a long-term holder in WoodBois - have been for years and remain very bullish but cannot in all honesty tell you when the sp will break out. Repeating myself from an earlier thread :
"Since the Spring ramping there has been much greater interest in trading WBI shares - even today with a seeming sullen stockmarket, there is still much trading going on in WBI long after the ramping - and that activity is no bad thing really. The underlying business is clearly profitable - the management is exceedingly quick in delivering trading results - current staff are excelling themselves and Gabon has become a relatively stable country politically. Sooner or later, on current economic trends in their lumbar market, a slowly improving freight market, the company shares will get re-rated significantly upwards. It's difficult to give a timeline, in view of the impact from Russia's aggression affecting the markets in so many ways, but it will happen and so I will hold on to my shares."
We've seen various contributors from Motley Fool this year promoting the share but always finishing up that it's too risky. Now for the first time - one of their writer's is positive. Make of it what you will - but I'm still a LTH.
https://www.fool.co.uk/2022/07/25/is-the-woodbois-share-price-a-steal-at-under-5p/
Good luck all.
I agree Palmsairport - I find it surprising that the obvious route via Boots and Lloyds (or even just one of them) hasn't been agreed. Unless the margin cut required is too deep but I don't have experience as to what percentage cut Amazon takes - does any one ?
Yes - I saw the WoodBois tweet Jay1987 - thanks for bringing it to the board. I think it is fantastic news for Gabon which will permeate down to WBI.
It is only through the efforts of prominent individuals such as Jeff Bezos, Mark Carney etc who recognise that there is needed a formal structure to be established for western economies to pay carbon capture countries a realistic sum for their rain-forests. Otherwise, the danger will be that such wonderful carbon sink assets will be lost if those host countries chase economic profits just like western industry is doing.
Carbon credits market is effectively the only way the world can work together to ensure fairness of effort. From this step now being established, one can see how this opens up the big potential for WoodBois itself to benefit - true it won't be from the existing acreage - that will accrue to Gabon as Jeff Bezos is showing the way. But it most certainly will be from new acreage that WBI is intending to do.
I have come to understand and accept that WBI enjoys a good relationship with the Gabonese government - they worked as a team at last November's COP conference and Gabon government recognises it is industries like WBI that are essential to bring the much needed work opportunities for it's massive young population.
The twitter article says this:
"It also would generate new jobs linked to forestry management and domestic furniture making — all potential pathways for an overwhelmingly young population that will get out of school and need work."
This formalising of a structure to Carbon Credits - something which didn't exist before means money for doing nothing - or rather managing the forest - something WBI is showing how it can do that and at the same time make good profits for itself and more and more jobs for the country's aspiring workforce.
Sooner or later the stockmarket is going to recognise there's a lot more value in WoodBois than is currently being recognised. The Bezos visit is pointing the way.
GLA to long-term holders.
I’ve been critical of the management but at least today I received an email on the wellness products bring the range to my attention headed:
“Brand new DNA tests - discover more about your health with a simple cheek swab”
Help unlock a better you with our brand new range of health and wellbeing tests. The prices are all £54 and in my opinion is a good and informative email.
I think 'Red Flag' Axe-Capital is too strong a summary but I concede the presentation leaves many questions unanswered.
At 24mins in the slide with SNG001 shown as awaiting TLR (top line results) of which there are 5 shown - Stacey Adams does say there are 5 still in testing (I think the words used) - but you have to wonder why that is so after all this time.
I'd like to assume that Synairgen are asking Stacey this question themselves - don't you ? GLA
Since the Spring ramping there has been much greater interest in trading WBI shares - even today with a seeming sullen stockmarket, there is still much trading going on in WBI long after the ramping - and that activity is no bad thing really.
The underlying business is clearly profitable - the management is exceedingly quick in delivering trading results - current staff are excelling themselves and Gabon has become a relatively stable country politically. Sooner or later, on current economic trends in their lumbar market, a slowly improving freight market, the company shares will get re-rated significantly upwards. It's difficult to give a timeline, in view of the impact from Russia's aggression affecting the markets in so many ways, but it will happen and so I will hold on to my shares.
GLA
We seem to have attracted traders to MHC - there have been opportunities to jump in and out - but only in smaller sizes 100k etc. I was right in my initial assessment that the RNS was not positive in my opinion despite very much wishing otherwise.
Existing shareholders are not really being considered and I suspect Mercia will be disappointed too. MHC are dragging their feet when it comes to the new products and the talk of even more new ones by H1 next year could, given the experience we've seen so far and the sketchy details, be a full year away.
Don't you get that feeling some of the 'oomph' has gone out of management ?