Who is the leaker to The Times?29 Jan 2022 09:20
After thinking about it, it is most likely our BOD!
Its in no one elses interest to leak this news!!! Like iv said before, it has to be someone from the inner circle of this deal, as the news leak is very very specific!!!
A few reasons:
1. Drive share price up (although this has not worked fully, as it looks like it's being controlled between 3.5p - 4p). Stop acquiring party to build a stake at low levels.
2. Manage shareholder expectations. Told us offer is £100m. Clear indication is we are trying to get more. We are trying our best. I.e. we havent just announced the sale and it looks 'suspect'. Said "If a sweetener is added, Amur are happy to strike a deal"
3. MOST IMPORTANTLY. Open invite to everyone else, last chance saloon for any other interested parties to come forward, as Kun Manie is about to be sold. Like a open auction, current bid is £100m, we looking for a slightly higher offer and we will sell. Like an ebay auction with a minimum sell price :)
RNS would not have worked, would get lost, very company specific. They wanted publicity to a wider audience, and someone credible like The Times which would be noticed!
Next week will be exciting! One clear RNS and let's get the party started! Been 2.5 years for me, any sale would be great, obviously higher the better. Hope atleast one more buyer pops in to drive the sale value up, I think that was the ultimate aim of the BOD!