Roundtable Discussion; The Future of Mineral Sands. Watch the video here.
Great update, thanks very much.
Hi RTG, replied via Twitter too but I've ordered a copy to celebrate today's great RNS! GO Versarien!!
Disappointed not to see losses coming down. I see that Neill is taking questions on Twitter now and doing several interviews today. Off to work so will catch up later. Looks like its all hanging on the BIGT deal for me.
Max, Try e-mail to him directly ceo@ versarien.com. He replies as a rule. Top bloke for doing that. They are mad busy at the moment. Forgot to mention that at the lunch he distributed a prototype running top with Graphene that is currently undergoing testing with collaborators. Nice to get to see something tangible. Back to my rum n coke after an 1.5 hours delay at Heathrow. I'm going home to Manchester !
It was first come, first served via twitter invite Max. 1st time I've been successful. Met a few of the Adfvn regulars, some of whom this was clearly a regular occurance. Neill was good to all to allow them to ask their questions and not allow any one person to hog the limelight, though a couple tried. There will be a video covering the same topic to be released in next week or so for all to see.
There were further complications regarding China negotiations but VRS sticking to its aim of securing best deal there avoiding exclusivity deals. Also senior Chinese govt official they were linked in with moved roles which caused delays not foreseen. Check out Spike's notes on Advfn. Much more comprehensive! The team are off to Ibiza to pitch to group of selective wealthy investors. Also looking to commission a marketing agency. Top 5 collaborations focus to validate busines model still in play in. CFO was asked his personal opinion on where future is positive in terms of applications... Answer was concrete! Neill would only answer questions on China. CFO is leading on that strand.
Enjoyed my first opportunity to hear first hand our CEO's and CFO's update and q&a session. Clear focus on getting the BIGT deal over the line by the time of the next AGM so long as it is on Versarien's terms. Patience will be rewarded.
Thanks Honeststu. Just watched it. All falling into play. Can't afford anymore top ups but wish I could. I'm all in and have been for quite some time. Interesting times ahead! KT
Yep, just done likewise. Much better interaction with Holiday that JW interview. Clearly indicated that future funding will go via Primary Bid route again (and like the fact he clearly looks after us LTHs on evidence so far), but also this acquisition gives the opportunity for European funding which offers strategic potential too. Will sleep sound tonight with the way things are progressing.
Thanks to the 'VRS family' of long term posters both here and the other main board.
I can't count myself a part of the original crew, but I have been here since 41p. I like to consider myself part of the extended family and have topped up on several occasions. I'm very grateful to those with the knowledge and insight who post regularly and the great posts on feeding back from the golf day. I will be topping up for the final time tomorrow. Right place, right time. GLALTH.
I have seen a few posts particularly in the other board about our 2 secondees (who are senior Civil Servants from the DIT), and questions about them getting shares in VRS. However if the are on a secondment then whilst their salaries can be met by VRS, it becomes a completely different ball game about share options as they must be subject to the Civil Service Code which would not allow them to have material interest in VRS. I saw a quote from NR which suggested they are looking at this issue but whilst they remain on secondment I don't see how that is possible. AIMO.
Thanks for the advice Max. Will keep it in mind. I emailed the co this morning about the AGM in September and if it was being held at the GEIC in Mcr and received a reply back from NR himself! Wow. He said it won't be there as not open but details will be announced shortly. Shame, as that would have been an easy trip for me as Manc in South Mcr.
Max, I've just enquired about the AGM on 25th Sept. If it's at GEIC in Manchester and I can get in, maybe I will ask my 86 yo mother ( and fellow VRS holder), to pop along and set up her stall as a qualified reflexologist. Yes, she still has clients! Neil can have his feat done which whether or not you agree with its merits as a medical offering, it is very relaxing nonetheless! I might also bring along a thermos of her home made soup for him. My small way of helping our wonderful CEO as he gamefully plugs away at hopefully helping me being able to retire a couple of years early ...as a lowly Civil Servant! 😆
Agreed. Multiple products in multiple sectors was the game changer for me. I still have some red flags like risk to our CEO health with these mad hours and continuous global travel. However, the recent appointments are starting to ease that concern. I liked his honesty in one of the podcasts that he is not the man to run the the company in BAU IF massive expansion occurs in the long term. He will appoint a CEO . Top bloke!
Well recently I went all in on VRS. Sold some decent stock that had done well but I have in since 41p and topped up at various points since. I'm not a big player like some of the holdings that some on the other board have. However this just has the feeling of being in the right place at the right time!
So glad I topped up another 5000 shares last week. Being a Man City fan think I will tell Pep Guardiola to get one of his sports innovation coaches to nip over to Madrid and suss out the latest football boot technology or better still invite NR to a game!
Sat here at Heathrow with a 3 hour delay back to Manchester but all Im thinking about is my RNS text notification that will come through tomorrow morning. 😊
Article on Graphene in trainers....at LHR so can't post article as boarding flight shortly. Dyor.
Sat on my sunbed in Paphos . Good WiFi signal here so I look forward to hearing from our fab CEO at some point today on this positive news ?
A real coup! These are exciting times. Just need to be patient now. This guy will deliver.