RE: SBTX30 Jul 2023 18:48
Nick,
Aquae has already elaborated on my previous comment. I apologise for not being more specific. I assumed you were already aware, given your presence before the launch. I hope my old grey hasn't failed me.
I think it is worth labouring another point, as it hangs over SBTX as Thors' hammer. If anyone were to sift through the SBTX trades, they would see a few large sales that add up to roughly 5 million, more or less. However, we have yet to receive a TR1. If and when we do, I hope it will state that OPTI has utilised the SBTX ATM to obtain additional funding for its growth. I am not complaining now because it makes more sense for OPTI to sell SBTX rather than their own, especially considering the EIS status that presents a few issues for OPTI. I must confess that I have not given this much thought in my previous rants on this topic.
SOH has mentioned that SBTX shares are the preferred way to raise funds, which I think has been in progress for some time now. Indeed, SOH has stated that he has placed x shares with a trading account for this purpose. I, therefore, assume (although it may be dangerous) that OPTI has found a home for 5 million shares. If I am correct (and I admit it is hard to say for sure), I would argue that SBTX investors can breathe a little easier knowing that OPTI may have wrapped up their funding round for the foreseeable future. I know from discussions with some people that they are waiting on firm news before adding to a depressed share price.
This leads me to your point about PR, Nick. On Saturday, I shared my hypothesis with Stuart that if I am correct, it would be a good idea to give investors a bonus to turn the negative trend into a positive one and move us off the floor. I should note that Stuart did not comment on this or suggest that there was anything to announce. My main point concerns OPTI sales, assuming they have taken place. Yes, we have not owned the previous 1 million shares, and SOH has stated OPTI has not been dumping SBTX shares.
I thus contend until we do get a TR1, I am looking a bit of a conspiracy chump.