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I admit I don't follow ISAT as closely as other shares, so all here are probably far more knowledgeable than me! But it does seem odd that the previous bid was so vigorously condemned by the BOD, yet this has not been despite being a matter of a few pence more. It is not as if the companys fortunes have taken a turn for the worse since the EchoStar bid - in fact the opposite seems true. Was it because the previous offer was all paper?

True, but its a bit like the car industry. Somehow Nissan, Toyota and Honda (at least at present!) aren't the same as a home grown volume car industry. Maybe I'm just old fashioned!

I agree. I know his posts can fill a good half a page sometimes but he knows what he is on about imo.
Please don't join this board just to rubbish long established poster(s) who have contributed far more than you have, because you wont receive a warm welcome.

Incidentally the shares aren't xd until (according to Barclays) 18/04. The RNS issued last night said that the proposed approach was 31st Jan, and is quite explicit that no further dividends after the proposal date would be paid. the Final results weren't even released until March, so I wouldn't bank on the divi being paid. Just my (humble) opinion.
As I explained in my previous post I do genuinely have mixed feelings about losing this leading company, but on the other hand from a personal point of view how many years will I have to wait to even approach £5.34 without, let alone £6.44? So sadly I guess I would like a way out.

Morning all, mixed feelings here.
Think I suckered myself into this one, my average (ignoring the caost of the scrips) is £6.44. While I don't want to take a loss (especially in an ISA where of course the losses are unusable), at the same time I don't want another EchoStar fiasco which could see the SP back sub £4. Luckily I did trade a bit in my non ISA account and made a few quid but not enough to put me at overall profit at this price!
I feel a bit guilty, torn between my greed as an investor and wanting a leading tech company to remain in this country.I expect I could pacify the latter concern if a higher offer resulted in a profit!
Good luck all

I agree DC, it is unclear and does depend on whether it qualifies for BPR. I was simply flagging it.

Hi JP ISA holdings form part of your estate for IHT purposes. Yes you can pass on IHT free to married partners but it then forms part of their estate, so IHT is a relevant consideration . I am simply trying to make sure people are aware, IHT is costly!!

Hate to say it chaps but there is a chance we may end the day in the red!!

Hi
Not posted here before. I have Hurricane shares, their FPSO managed to hook up West of Shetland last night. I therefore thought my HUR shares would outperform my Premier Oil ones today but the opposite is true. Quite impressed so far with Premier!

Thanks Cebo. May seem a naïve question but what is the definition of FOIL? Is it the date that the first 'show' of oil is seen or is it something based on continuous flow? If FOIL is indeed 4-6 weeks then Dr T will have succeeded in his H1 2019 prediction, though a little later than we may have hoped.
Regarding a move to the main market, I have said this before but all investors may want to acquaint themselves of the Inheritance Tax consequences of such a move - broadly AIM shares that do not primarily invest in land and buildings fall outside your estate for IHT provided they have been held for 2 years. That is lost when AIM status is lost. Just saying......

Ta Bob, daltry, will leave settings as they are then

I assume 'The Street' is posting again. I have him filtered. Is it worth ne adjusting my settings to read what he says?

I'm all emotional. Think I may need a slice of marmite on toast and a lie down.

Well I wouldn't like to sit next to him at a dinner party but he seems genuine.
I'm still not banking that gold is about to explode (upwards) but the more 'experts' that predict gold and silver are headed upwards at least reassures me that it isn't likely to plunge down from its current level

Sounds like a few regular posters will attend the AGM which is good. Maybe they will need a hall rather than a living room! There's a nice one near me where the local Weight Watchers and Line Dancers meet. They don't meet on the same evening obviously, now that would be quite a sight...

Agree Joe. Wish I could say the (lack of) SP progression this morning has surprised me, but it hasn't (unsmiley face)

Sorely tempting isn't it?
I would probably be more tempted to invest if it wasn't for the spread. The last 2 deals, according to this site are 1.75/ 1.87. That make changing your mind after overenthusiastic indulgence a bit costly. 2p seems a way off at the moment yet we were there or thereabouts a few weeks past. Dunno!!

With Genghis on this one. Cant see much more than 50p today as I said last night, another step on confirmed hook up (please, please, please). This share has lost its lost its enthusiasm driven momentum over the abortive hook ups (and deafening silence from the company) and will take a bit of time to re-establish the love.

Welcome, always good to have a new poster. There are several with industry experience and others like me who are 'office workers' who chip in from time to time. Ignore the bitching, its one big love in really.

Good jokes Aqua! But take my advice and hide them from the wife!
No secret Score, its a Cayman S in very nice condition. I've bought and sold cars all my life and know when I am getting a good one. Its got 6months parts/labour with no mileage restriction so I will use it all summer and hibernate it in the winter. My little Elise may not see the road much this year.
Wouldn't touch we buy any car with a bargepole.
Tomorrow morning, rise to 50 ish predicted, cant see it going mad even when hook up is confirmed later in the week (I hope). There are still doubters out there who will act as a brake until sustainable flow rates (and limited water) is confirmed. Tlll then I feel te rise will be capped. My own FOIL in the sweepstake was 76p, even that seems a little optimistic?