RE: Positive sentiment?14 Dec 2019 10:43
I believe there a couple of factors. Firstly, I think AIM is getting what it deserves. Too may cowboy-CEO’s have caused damage to AIM’s rep. look at AIM: index; gone down sign since end 2018. PI’s have paid the price for reckless behaviours of most AIM-companies, and I think as a result PI’s have learned it is better to invest when the jam has arrived than it is to invest based on jam tomorrow.
If there is truth in the above, that must have an
impact on investment behaviour. Most pi’s are scarred, and will be more prudent. Perhaps apply a wait and see attitude. If that is the case, many potential new investors are probably watching CERP very closely and are waiting for the drill results of lower crude before jumping on board. Depending on the results will are likely to see a small or massive stampede at the entrance of CERP.
The other factor is the selling of Schroders and I assume suppliers who have been paid in shares. They have working capital targets and cash flow concerns too, and will always be likely to sell quickly. Have never been a fan on paying in shares, unless a clause that obliges then to hold for a min of 12 months.
Economic uncertainty mains POO is tricky too.
So, all in all: the environment is not helping in the short term. I do believe that when LK et all, producer the goods, this will attract a lot of investors- large and small ones.
Patience will be required IMHO.