Wolfe9 Apr 2014 22:49
As I read it:
90% of AFE is owned by Blackdown Resources (UK) Limited, a subsidiary of Cienega S.a.r.l. ("Cienega"), which, as previously disclosed, is ultimately owned by Nick Clarke and his family trusts.
After todays announcement, NC will hold a further 26.18% of the remaining 10% of AFE.
The three share holders may have sold knowing that there was no further progress/funding without NC's approval. In other words, a stalemate for them. The SP increase after the announcement was down to speculators. In essence, the only new money today is from the speculators. NC could if he wished, hold his position, do nothing and watch the SP fall and/or get diluted until a future TO price suits him.
Alternatively, if NC has a deal in the offing, take the remaining few % of shares and make a formal offer for the company.
The power lies with our existing II's I think and what price will they sell out?