RE: Hmm1 Nov 2023 14:50
I really would not be surprised. Anything undervalued is currently up for grabs. The key words are ‘improving shareholder value’ which clearly applies to many shares on the uk stock exchange, accepting quite generous premiums, but generally falling short of potential value. I guess there has to be something in it for both parties. Certainly the weakness in recent share price doesnt suggest much about market speculation. This often happens though. The market makers get wind of it first and try to drag the price down to exploit. Cadbury was the first time I noticed this kind of reaction, a few yers back. The sp kept falling and I took a lucky punt, but couldnt buy many. Monday morning Kraft announced they were buying the company. It was a poor offer, and should not have been allowed to happen, especially since all the provisors were reneged on.
I would hope they would not consider any offers below £1.80, preferably over £2. Gl, nice problem, but will there be any quality companies left by the year end? I guess the guy who made the initial big sale @ £1.05 after interims will be kicking himself, or someone will be kicking him if a fund manager. Personally I would very much like to thank him!