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Why use so called business speak in an internal memo? And why no communication to shareholders?

Simplifying and processes, improving governence etc. Whatever all those words mean.
No communication of any of this to shareholders and no news regarding disposals.

Personal attacks won't strengthen your argument. As for brokers forecast vs Investomania expert forecasts, one has been consistently correct, the other has been consistently incorrect. When the brokers put forth their explanation for their forecasts I will be sure to share with this board. Similarly, when a media source can be found, whose narrative supports your agenda, whatever that may be, I will again happily share. Until then my friend, its Panda Bears and Investomania.

Interseting to see your view that this is a buying opportunity, something all the investing experts who really know their stuff disagree with. Interesting thoughts from Investomania yesterday. https://investomania.co.uk/2018/09/is-the-interserve-plc-share-price-cheap-for-a-reason/ The investment prospects of Interserve plc (LON:IRV) (IRV.L) remain uncertain in my view. The company is forecast to post a significant fall in EPS in the current year, and this could hurt investor sentiment in my view. The company’s performance could be negatively impacted by tough trading conditions. Although it has what I consider to be a sound strategy that is focused on reducing costs, I believe that it could take time for it to implement a successful turnaround. Clearly, the company has the potential to win new contracts. But I believe that it may take a period of improved financial performance for investor sentiment to improve. The stock has a forward P/E ratio of around 10 according to my research, and this suggests that it may be relatively unloved by investors at the moment. With Interserve having a considerable amount of debt on its balance sheet at the moment, I believe it could be a relatively risky stock to hold. Interest rates are forecast to increase over the next couple of years, and this could squeeze its profitability to at least some extent. It may also hurt investor sentiment and cause further share price declines. After a 42% share price fall in the last year, I think that the company could see its valuation come under further pressure in the short term. Although Interserve’s current strategy could lead to improved financial performance in the long run, the company may have an uncertain near-term future ahead of it. Therefore, it’s not a stock that I’m bullish about. I believe that there may be better opportunities across the FTSE All-Share for me at the moment. Even though share prices in general are relatively high, growth potential is robust in a number of sectors, and they could deliver stronger investment outlooks over the coming years to my mind.

Savvy Lidl and Aldi customers aren't going to be fooled by this, especially if they moved from Tesco in the first place.

Quite right Bubbles, I am always wrong aren't I?!?! What are we at now? 57p?

Zoology is not my area of expertise, but as I understand it, the problem is that hi visibility clothing is causing Tian Tian and Yang Guangv upset, not to mention problems being caused to two unamed asiatic lions.

I take the future of Tian Tian and Yang Guang seriously. Are you not concerned about the future of an endangered species?

Looks as though there have been a few problems at the Edinburgh zoo contract https://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home-news/edinburgh-zoo-giant-pandas-breeding-programme-hi-vis-vests-interserve-a8540556.html Staff and contractors have been told not to wear high-visibility clothing over reported concerns that garish garments may deter Tian Tian and Yang Guang from mating. As part of efforts to put the zoo’s animals at ease, a contractor which provides cleaning, security and waste disposal services on the 82-acre site has told its employees to ditch their brightly coloured vests. Interserve, which has worked for the zoo since 2013, said staff would avoid “wearing high-visibility clothing in certain areas in order not to upset the animals”. Tian Tian and Yang Guang, the UK’s only giant pandas, and two Asiatic lions are among the animals said to be put off by the fluorescent clothing. Interserve's staff have also been asked to swap leaf-blowers for brooms to ensure noise does not interfere with lions’ and koalas’ mating seasons, according to construction industry magazine Building.

So an Interserve, an outsourcer, are outsourcing their work?

Ha ha, what do you reckon it will soar to?

Congrats coolkid/ftsemajor should offset the massive losses made over at CEY and VOD

It could bounce when it gets to a level that makes it attractive to buy it looks as though it is only going to go one way at the moment.

There must be a lot of people losing faith with this share, lots of 'topping up' used to take place when in dropped, but that doesnt seem to be happening at the moment. I wonder if this will drop below its all time low soon?

Wow! Fantastic news AENDJO, thanks for sharing. Have you got any news for us disposals wise?

Interesting perspective today from the experts over at Investomania https://investomania.co.uk/2018/09/is-now-the-perfect-time-to-buy-glencore-plc-interserve-plc-hsbc-holdings-plc-and-taylor-wimpey-plc/ Interserve is seeking to improve its business model, with cost reductions a key part of its transformation plan. So far, it seems to be making good progress with its strategy in my view. However, with what seems to be relatively high debt levels and the company operating in a difficult environment, I feel that there may be better investment opportunities than the Interserve share price for me at the moment.

Not very good if traders think this is only worth 50p. I notice it is down another percent today.

Good news for the contract win, need disposals though. Looks like another nosedive for this afternoon to me.

Thrilling commentary

Yes 30 trades so far today, not great but about par for a small cap company