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Capita took on a dodgy data base which needed fixing, plus a neglected backlog 2.3 times larger than expected!

The US 401k pension (Stock market linked) is the least complex and fairest because benefits are simply the value of the investments in one's account. No complex calculations are needed to determine a future pension entitlement, focusing on contributions, investments, compliance testing, and distribution. They are not ringfenced in favour of public servants like ours, that rise with inflation no matter if the economy grows or not. It's quite possible to have a lot better standard of living on retirement than your actual pay grade while still at work.

For instance it's possible for police officers to retire in their 40s or 50s due to stress-related health issues, become a PI, bodyguards, bouncers etc.

Nice work if you can get it! So everyone tries to squeeze the last ounce, by never being happy and asking for reassessment after reassessment.

With all benefits there's bound to be percentage of miscalculated or hardship cases! Which has been addressed with tax free loans. Capita has pledged to get it down to acceptable levels!

According to Sky News, sources familiar with the matter said the lender could commit as much as GBP 800 million ($1.07 billion), but ***the final amount has not yet been determined.**** this could mean TPG will receive warrants, exchangeable for equity during restructuring making the lender a shareholder

Https://www.gamblingnews.com/news/rumors-coming-true-tpg-emerges-as-key-backer-in-proposed-evoke-takeover/

Aim, you are really crazy as a box of frogs!

BS Aim, you can't be trading this the normal way, too small a gain after expenditure/tax etc. Time to admit you gamble on spread bets for a few points!

Heatseeker, Wonder if the Prodigal, prodded or got prodded into submission?

Hot damn! the Prodigal Son has indeed returned.

The unions now have no reason to use slowdowns to demand pay rises. The inflation busting pay deal should get them back to keeping promises!

Ps. Given Evoke's current market cap of approximately £150–170m so, even £30–50 million of annual synergies derived from the deal is hugely significant!

Question not asked of the two is, can William Hill be profitable and survive on its own as a standalone entity? My answer would be as Bally was thinking before making a non binding offer to test the water "Yesiribob"! High street betting still a big money spinner....betting+machines.

If you mean William Hill as a completely standalone company again, separate from its current owner evoke plc, then the answer is: yes, it could be profitable, but it would face some major challenges (with tax and regulation problems like all UK businesses) Tweaking odds a bit but, still making it compelling.

A few reasons why it could work well with Intralot..... The William Hill brand is still one of the most recognized names in UK bookmaking and biggest by far. Its online business is another valuable asset and has been one of the stronger parts of the wider group.

Collectively have a strong recognizable customer base, online sportsbook operation, casino products, and nationwide retail network is the golden goose, Intralot need to be on par with Entertain and Flutter.

Gambling companies generally have strong gross margins when managed well. William Hill's online business + 888 remain valuable assets and has been one of the stronger parts of the wider group, eyed by Intralot to compliment its European operations...........SOLD!

Https://sbcnews.co.uk/europe/uk/2026/06/01/evoke-appoints-finance-director-amid-tpg-rumours/

Gone their separate ways!

Aim earlier today..."4.30 close at least today imho"

Savage late in the day..."Low £2's soon IMV - DYOR"

Significant development, Janice Duncan a top hand in betting circles has been appointed as Group Finance Director a former William Hill finance executive as the takeover deadline nears! In my opinion she will stay what ever happens to steer through turbulent times in the world of Gambling!

https://www.igamingtoday.com/evoke-brings-back-former-william-hill-finance-executive-as-takeover-deadline-nears/

In days of old

When men were bold

One said just what they thought

Today run and hide

Always with the winning side

The wrong side with danger is fraught

Aim "4.30 close at least today imho"

By Jove he's eventually got it!

A Damascene moment perhaps?

Or merely a temporary phase!

This is another year for consolidating in the online Gambling world. Fertitta agreed to acquire Caesars in a deal announced this month valued at about $17.6 billion including debt. Expect Bally Intralot to do the same!

Aim, if your short mates are adamant that Capita will fail, why don't they risk 15% of CPI's cap on a short! Oasis has backed its hunch with a 15% proper investment position!

Very credible TPG have over $300 billion of assets under management!

Share Price vs Future Cash Flow Value

What is the Fair Price of EVOK when looking at its future cash flows? For this estimate we use a Discounted Cash Flow model.

86.0% Undervalued

https://simplywall.st/stocks/gb/consumer-services/lse-evok/evoke-shares/valuation

Trisor, Oasis invested in Premier Foods when the debt burden threatened its demise even though its brands filled every manjack's fridge!

Blocked a takeover, because he thought the offer was to low and nursed it back to being a stable performer in the FTSE 250.