RE: Great post by Bod10024 Aug 2019 15:49
Rare post from me
Have to agree that this is a very clever deal – and one that could only be achieved on the back of strong confidence.
Bergen is a relatively small fund – and the modus operandii almost certainly revolves around identifying strong opportunities and then introducing their investor list to the opportunity. They cannot afford to make too many mistakes – so to take such a significant upfront risk implies serious conviction.
To get your head around it just think about the process. The small team – Bergen BoD included – review the opportunity. They meet with the QFI BoD, do site visits, basic research, certainly secure independent technical advice, and almost certainly meet with some prospective customers. They then agree to this in part upfront funding, and sell the opportunity to their investor list. A big leap of faith in my view – which should give all holders confidence.
Concurrently they offer existing shareholders a new offer designed to reward longer term holders – their way of saying “stick with us, and thank you for your support”. I have no doubt in my mind that the offer will be oversubscribed, and it kind of messages that this may be your last chance to board the train.
As for the person/s who said this is death spiral financing that is sheer drivel. This is funding based on confidence from both parties – and I think very clever. Still risk of course – but a lot less than on August 22nd in my view