RE: CyanConnode.7 Jun 2020 16:44
Hi LTI
I didn't say the takeover price would be 15p, I said DJP would be in the black at above 15p (see below). I was responding to tonyj's assumption that management would be wanting a lot more (quite possibly they are). If DJP got 30p, he'd be making £4M'ish profit, which would be a reasonable return an investment that cost him £2.6M a few years ago.
"As you know, I think that a takeover is the most likely outcome here. Anything above 15p (company value of £27.5M) and Johns-Powell will be in the black, if my calculations are correct. I would be extremely happy with a takeover well below that price."
Of course, an MBO is also possible.
As far as when a takeover would happen, who knows (I don't). These guys aren't getting any younger and they will obviously want to exit at some point. If the SP goes on a good run, it wouldn't surprise me if something happened takeover-wise within 6-12 months.