RE: October deadline17 Oct 2021 09:54
Jimi I have done some reading, and unfortunately it's not illegal to forward sell. Both management and placess however, are still depandant on the placing being approved at the EGM. The definition below perfectly sums up what has gone on here.
"The motivations for the forward sellers are pretty obvious: they can make an guaranteed profit by selling shares at market prices, when they know that they are going to acquire the shares at below market prices. By selling the shares before they receive them, they are taking no risk that the price might decline after the issue process has completed. The practice also benefits brokers and advisers, who generate fees or commissions from the share issuance. From directors’ point of view, permitting forward sales may make it easier for them to issue shares, thus raising finance which supports the business (and supports the payment of their salaries). This is a particular issue for businesses that are not generating profits, including early stage businesses and pre-production natural resource companies – many of which regularly need to raise fresh capital."
Don't think you're going to see any TR1s here, as who would buy and hold this cowboy outfit with another placing looming in 12 months or so.