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Sturmtrupper, I understand your frustration as there are several things about AFC which frustrate me too, but the race series isn’t ours and it’s down to the organisers to announce what they want, when they want. The relative silence regarding ExE doesn’t concern me. Similarly the delays with Acciona and Juellich (can never spell that correctly) which are ‘on the ground’ issues. Quite likely Covid, system changes, supply chain issues; but they are confirmed as going ahead. Whilst I don’t dismiss the lack of communication at times, I don’t dismiss the positives either.
Urbanair-port which is initially a demonstration event could fail; but there are several companies trying to make a go of it, so they clearly think it has legs. Each country is likely to hold such an event which results in a number of lease contracts for us.
Zerocoaster could also be huge for us and I don’t think orders will be too far away.
I’m not going to list everything as it has been done to death, and I’m sure we won’t win every contract we bid for, but we have a foot in the door for most of our key markets.
The problem with R&D is time. It always takes longer than anticipated but we’ll get there eventually, so I remain confident. Over the last three weeks I’ve trimmed my holdings in other companies and increased in the remaining three: Eqtec, Seeing machines and AFC. All have good management but there are critics of each company; it’s not just an AFC phenomenon. If you fancy a laugh at my expense, just monitor these and buy me a coffee if I’m sleeping rough in three years time.

Hopefully re ExE it’ll be ‘business as usual’ with an RNS this week. It’s getting a bit late in the day to announce a new hydrogen partner, especially with comments made by the organisers about expanding the services provided by AFC in the future. Might even get a little ‘Bruce bonus’ re Neom.

It’s time for a squeeze.

Aim, on the plus side it’s given me a great opportunity to buy more over the last week or so. 43.9 which I was happy with, 41.9 too good to miss and then again yesterday at 41.65. Still down but my average is much healthier. And I will confess to buying quite a few at 41.65 and might sell some of those later if the Nasdaq futures aren’t dire. If it drops I’ll hold and buy more. Don’t trade as a rule but the volatility is an opportunity. Still long term for me with the bulk of shares.

It doesn’t matter what news AFC release atm because the green sector is out of favour. The Nasdaq is currently baking in future rate hikes but showed some signs of recovery yesterday, so now the baton has been passed to European markets. Granted, news from AFC could slow the slide but wouldn’t result in a sustained climb of any note.

Garonne, it’s the Nasdaq and it’s going lower.

Garonne, forget about what ‘some’ people on here might be thinking and concentrate on what ‘you’ are thinking. Others can make up their own minds but you still insist on posting your concerns, many times, daily. We get it, we understand, we are not illiterate, our eyes are open and we don’t need your help. Get a grip and get out!!

Taking a hit is always hard Garonne, but sometimes it’s necessary. I’ve thrown a lot at this company for numerous reasons and on balance it’s worth seeing through; for me but maybe not you.

Garonne, this is a genuine question. Why haven’t you sold? If I held the same misgivings as you I’d have cut my losses before now, but you hold, complain, hold, complain and so it continues. You seem to be stuck in some kind of death spiral clinging on to hope. It’s this which leads me to the conclusion that you don’t hold shares or you trade and currently want to buy in lower. We know there are investors who don’t post on here, therefore common sense dictates that some of those are in a similar position to you, but I don’t see them all on here day after day saying the same thing over and over. The constant negativity is just too much. Shares go up the stairs and come down in the elevator, but most people would choose to get out before it hits the ground floor. If you’re uncomfortable with Bond and AFC then it’s time to sell.

I’d like to say a big ‘thank you’ to the Nasdaq for allowing me to buy at 43.9 this morning whilst I was walking the dog. Said I wouldn’t add but now thrown a lot at it which goes against every self imposed rule in my book. #itweakthenoseofdangerandmayregretmyimpulsebuying

Ogggs, I completely agree and I can’t fault his enthusiasm and effort, even if it borders on fanatical at times.
I’m sure things will look very different at AFC by year end but AB has shot himself in the foot (maybe just one of his toes) in his statement re system sales during h2. Like most holders on here, I’m prepared to leave that in the past, for the time being, and hope to see sales and orders in 2022, even if they’re for 2023 delivery.
As I write this I see on the news that 1 in 6 cars sold last year was an EV and manufacturers are complaining about lack of charging infrastructure. Surely, at some point, with the demand being there, we can sell something.

athansius, you must have met Prince Andrew; we share the same opinion of him. Spoilt, opinionated, useless buffoon.

MPO, actually the recent trend has been upwards. A rise at the open followed by a drop, then a gradual uplift to close around the opening price. Once again; if it’s your only ‘faller’ just sell and be done. You won’t though because you like a good moan.

If you’ve made money along the way, surely it’s prudent to hold now? There’s risk, but things are brighter than at any point in AFC history. I appreciate it’s easy for me to say as a newbie (2 years) but things are panning out quite nicely.

A lot of green stocks are down, so it’s not AB’s fault. Larger investors can afford to wait for news, whereas PI’s try to get ahead of the curve. Sure, there’s some ill feeling towards Bond but he’s not to blame for the declining share price of EQT, PHE and ITM. People want to see some meat on the bone, which will move things. AFC are better positioned than they ever have been despite the lagging SP. Whilst I may be critical of some aspects of the company, I can’t fault the many partnerships in most of the sectors we hoped to be in. Can’t build a decent house without laying the foundations.

Who knows what'll happen. Thing is Number, you’re not actually holding any shares and just want another drop for an easy trade. That’s fine, but you’re so transparent. I’ll be happy when the price is around £1 and out of your price range.

Aim, you are correct re Bond but I do think his credibility has taken a slight, albeit temporary hit. Meanwhile I have to suffer the constant pi55 taking by my other half who has bought a lot of shares over the last two days and sits on a 44p average. She told me to wait, I didn’t listen. Face meet palm.

I'll stick with my 2021 guess and say we’ll hit the dizzying height of £1.90, which, with a few lease systems at home and growth in MENA, plus orders for shipping, is possible. If the ‘S’ series goes to plan I ‘expect’ to see ABB orders come in for EV and Data Centres.
Meanwhile, back on planet Earth I would like to see £1 before NYE. 2023 is the year I’m hoping for true growth. GLA :)

Not sure they want to mention the AFC system which is quite capable of generating its own hydrogen, albeit slightly more of an issue in the UK atm.

I think AB knows the value of the ABB agreement and I expect the ‘S’ series to arrive ahead of schedule.