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Dummy trade to Buy for 17.45, which looks tempting to me for small top-up?

The rise is more market sentiment than bare volume, with closer analysis of the company fundamentals and prospects playing a stronger influence than the resignation news. I think this will continue to rise all the way to ex-divi - and then we LTHs may enjoy only a slight correction.

It was a �50k trade sage, and you always pay top whack for that kind of volume. Looks like a vote of confidence to me.

Thanks for your useful posts graeme - I think we are getting an answer today from the market for the conspiracy theorists! As you say, 2% return in 3 days looks fair value for the divi tourists, but even better for the long term holder.

A positive interpretation based on the unarguably strong annual results, rather than second-guessing the CEO's retirement announcement as "strange" and "odd". The timing of his announcement was unfortunate, as it rather suffocated the raft of good news released at the same time - but as hazrat implies, it looks like a personal issue has brought this about, and with his family name being synonymous with the company, the market has reacted.

There were some very lumpy Buys and neutrals which look like Buys at the recorded price, to total �2.3m in the middle of trading, and sent us to a nice late rallying price. Good to see that sort of confidence as we approach ex-divi date, with the heavyweight investors quite relaxed that the succession process will be handled properly.

Even CEOs have their personal reasons for resignation or retirement. It is to be a phased withdrawal anyway, and mischief-making to suggest that there is any doubts within the company. I hope that they are able to appoint from within from a very strong team who are familiar with the company's modus operandi. Will attend the AGM on Feb 13 to get a fuller picture.

that late Sell and nice tick-up for the Bid. They still want your shares, but my top-up stays put for further positive news.

and low volume for two days compared with the frantic activity earlier in the week. Mystified why anyone would want to sell this at this stage?

Very sound advice olda - I had the same experience with an AIM miner, and was forced to take lower than Bid for a very substantial holding. But that decision was based on a very doubtful scenario in the company - here we have only good news and a resounding solid annual report with an increased divi only one week away, plus a raft of future business now confirmed.....so the SP drifts downwards by some 10% in less than a week?? Guess we have to put this down to a ripple fear effect from the Carillion debacle, plus the announced plan of retirement of Mark W-J who has been such an inspired captain of the ship for a long time.

Thank you graeme - expected maybe, but nice when it is confirmed! It is ongoing good news and the underlying strength of the company which helps me ignore the current drop in SP, which I can only put down to the Mark WG retirement announcement.

Thanks for the correction hazrat, your numbers ref: Woodford are absolutely right. 2 manic days, lets hope for some return to normality and a good run to ex-divi date.

4 massive unspecified trades totalling �4.1m went through at around 1400. Not recorded in totals here as they were midway prices. Seems like a fund or institutional as they were so close together and would be fascinating to know which way??

You are fairly conservative Brasso, and best to keep a lid on expectations at this stage. I have done similar calcs based on total production and improving POO, and I think you are on the low side, but still looking tasty at these rates.

So does a certain Mr. Neil Woodford hazrat - just increased his fund's holding in WJG to 255m shares! That is a great price 55018, and wished I had waited for the same territory. I am thoroughly bemused at this market reaction today - perhaps we will see just how much notice the herd takes of the Planning Committee's decision in Belfast later today. The ever-reliable Rivaldo will no doubt be reporting?

Will be tucked away as you suggest, and probably added to as we approach production, with an eye on market opportunity! GLA paid-up members!

for 20k just now. Like the potential here, especially with future control of the gas pipeline. Craig right about better PR and getting the share on the radar.

That is my new get-in figure for today 55018, and pleased if we get it. That is over 2% return in a fortnight on annual divi in a very solid progressive company with all boxes ticked. Anyone for tennis with Whatters?

Put in a limit buy at 205 for openers, but will probably (almost hopefully!) not get it, but there will be dips and spikes throughout today, so pretty sure that the housekeeping money will go at some stage!

If I could say an even stronger buy at today's ridiculous market reaction to an excellent set of annual figures, I would! The Carillion effect has no connection whatsoever with this company, and there is no earthly reason for such a drop, especially with double digit increases in all the right areas, plus an excellent final divi figure. Philbatch you obviously have a crystal ball, and what an opportunity for you to get back in and still show a nice profit. I know the market dislikes uncertainty, and the planned retirement of the company's founder and guiding light is a pity, as he has steered the ship quite brilliantly. But there is a competent team around him at WJG, and I do hope that they are able to promote from within in the long term. I was happy to top up at 212 this morning, but impossible to find the bottom of an illogical dip like this one, so will go again in the morning for a better average. Keep the faith all WJG investors - only 2 weeks to ex-divi date which helps to concentrate the mind!