RE: RNS7 Nov 2024 10:09
Semantic,
The concert party selling of FAB stock, together with the discounted placing and awarding of 8% of the company in stock options, has destroyed confidence in IQAI.
Why do you believe that private investors would purchase large amounts of stock, when the Board of Directors do not see an opportunity at current levels?
I am still fully invested in IQAI, primarily because of the outstanding work done by the Imaging team. I also appreciate the support given by TB in the form of loan notes. Sometimes investors overlook the significance of having a CEO with a (previously direct) holding of circa 30%. That said, market transparency should be paramount when there are concert party transactions on the open market, particularly when placings follow.
I have no problem with Michael's share options, which were due to expire next month, being cancelled and repriced. This is a reflection of his outstanding work and him not drawing an IQAI salary.
As for institutions. you are right to say that the market cap of our company is far too small for them to even consider an investment. Also, the liquidity is not sufficient for a major holder to sell/reduce a big holding. That said, I wonder whether a phase II partner/s would consider an investment in IQAI, rather than just providing capital for the trial?
If so, this would enhance the shareholder base and also enable the TB/Braveheart concert party to add to their holding, whilst maintaining their percentage. Please note, I appreciate TB could issue further loan notes in IQAI, or take part in future placings, if and when they are required. Hopefully, the ramp up in software revenues over the next year, following on from this weeks RNS, will allow IQAI to reach break even in 2025. That said, costs will increase in order to facilitate phase II and develop company assets.
Going forward, the new variable is how Braveheart will maintain, reduce or add to their (TB concert party) holding. Some on here, look on the sale price as being the price the market places on stock. That is nonsense, as TB and FAB would never have sold their stock to another third party for a pittance.
Be in no doubt, TB and FAB will benefit from future dealings, both directly and indirectly. The only question, is whether private investors are positioned correctly for a re rating. I am, as one will come in due course.
Phil