Member Info for Ejackson

The MM's will do what they do with the SP Skindle and 1GW is right to take a profit if he deems it appropriate.
Personally, I am happy to stand behind our CFO and his maiden purchase, riding out the day to day ups and downs. We have both advocated in the past that board members show their confidence in the future direction of the company and dip into their pockets to buy shares. His action can only be seen as a strong sign and with the now established and consistent flow of positive news, I firmly believe we will receive a significant re-rating in the medium term. If it dips back meaningfully below £3, I will be buying as strongly as my available funds allow.

If they can achieve the sort of progress Express made in boosting the online offering, the difference this would make to our bottom line will be significant.
Notwithstanding that, the Board may then wish to offload the division for a healthy sum and pay down our debt.
Every which way, the future looks very rosey.

I agree 1GW, however, a positive move though and a welcome sign of confidence.
The SP appears to have perked up too.

A most reassuring pre-AGM statement.

I am surprised that the market isn't responding more positively.

We appear to have found some support at the 6p level and avoided the previous pattern of retracing to c.3p which is encouraging to see.
What is needed for the next push to 10p + is an rns or two announcing some more contract wins from the pipeline that GW referenced a few months back.

Often best to keep it simple Columbo and you have done so in your précis. All I would add is showing a continued and sustainable plan of growth.

Well it was brief, but I enjoyed it none the less.....

....to see our SP start with a 3....

We just need a favourable TU and it will be onwards and upwards!!

I do believe we are well set for strong upward movement Columbo. It would be nice to see this strengthen before another positive TU in the not too distant and then who knows, we might be talking about breaking £4.
I have been topping up in the low £2, mid £2 and latterly at £2.70 backing my firm belief that we will receive a re-rating once a consistent pattern of positive trading and growth can, and will, be demonstrated.

Come along you cheeky MM's.....you know you want to....!

PIP is conforming to its normal SP movement following the release of a good RNS detailing a contract win. We just have to take it on the chin given how illiquid the share is.
What would be helpful is to see a steady flow of RNS's (I recall Gordon Watt telling us how bullish he was on the many contracts waiting approval) and we would then see a sustained rise and quite easily expect to breach 20p in the short term.
I am holding out for this as I sense after many false dawns, we are about to turn a corner and be part of a success story.

Thank you 1GW. I had completely missed SPD's conversion so appreciate your correction.

Boringly, Savills appear to be being dragged down by the woes of Countrywide. The market always appears to forget just what a diverse and global business Savills actually is.

Still, if it continues to drift there will be a buying opportunity.

....and why buy when you can award yourselves generous options...???? A very lame excuse from the Directors as you have identified 1GW.

I cant help but think that with a positive TU in July, this will give us the platform for a further re-rating towards £3.50+. If at this point the market really catches on to the growth story, then with the lack of shares available in free float, we could really see some fireworks....

With regards to a SPD buyout, I remain sceptical as MA only buys companies that have bombed out share prices and he has had his chance here and missed it. My belief is that as he has taken a significant CFD position by way of leveraged gamble on the share price and is hoping to repeat what he achieved with JD Sport. So far so good but at what point will he unwind his position? Suggestions welcomed....

My hunch is they are going to stay fully invested Columbo. Toscafund topped up back in January and I suspect did so after a quick call to management to get a feel for how Christmas trading had gone. We know the story since then and now that we appear to be clear of any further write downs and with everything in place for further growth, the smart (and informed) money remains invested for a decent re-rating when this becomes evident through consistent delivery of good numbers. FWIW my only concern is the slow down in consumer spending but this appears to be limited to the high street and not online retailers such as ourselves. Fingers crossed and I look forward to the next TU with much optimism.

At the risk of sounding cynical......An RNS full of encouraging news and possibilities but there will be a need to raise funds.... I am a long term holder and believe in the product but sense we are getting to a critical make or break moment.

I would have liked to have seen something too Skindle, however, their commentary on this was sensible and for the moment understandable. I think we will see some pressure to reinstate a dividend in 12 months once we have some sustained profit growth, debt paid down further and Education on a healthier road, if not sold.

Apologies 1GW, you are correct. Skim reading with family distractions......

Ditto 1GW and no commentary on commercial progress with SPD but I suspect they have kept their powder dry for the TU in July. In summary, good growth and prospects for the future. Very happy with that particularly with the woes of the wider high street retail environment being regularly reported. Findel can only continue to benefit.

Wise words Miller1972 and would agree with all that you say. Personally, I have looked back through previous RNS' and am convinced enough, having given consideration to our diversification into other lines of business and countries, to believe a corner has been turned with QM now gaining good traction. Totally get all the health warnings with what GW has said before and hasn't, for various reasons, delivered.....such is AIM.... Only time will tell but for now, happy to see what the next few months holds with regards to more RNS' like today as I believe the confidence is there to finally deliver and the rises we have seen today will only be the start of things to come.