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Previously writing on B90 Holdings (B90), last month I questioned a gross £0.731 million subscription “for marketing activities and working capital”?. Today the online marketing and operating company for the gaming industry has announced its 2021 calendar year results. What do they show?...
HeiQ plc (HEIQ) is pleased to provide an update on developments made within its Hygiene technology business, with CEO Carlo Centonze arguing its product range “is the strongest and most sustainable in the specialty hygiene ingredients industry”. So what of a current 96p share price?...
Previously writing on Tekmar Group (TGP), in November with the shares at 53p I concluded to avoid ( ‘contract award’… but how significant and how’s the financial position?). The shares last closed at 39p and are now slumping below 30p, so what’s going on?...
Celebrations, gifting, craft & creative play, stationery and consumables group IG Design (IGR) is “very pleased” to “have agreed… extension to our facilities and to have the ongoing support of our banking partners”. What though of a share price response currently up by more than 20% to above 60p?...
Previously writing on self-described “a leading provider of cloud-based Strategy Execution software solutions designed for the Global 5000” i-nexus Global (INX), in September I concluded it looks to be forget working capital for growth plan, it’s lack-of-sales-revenue cash crunch ahoy… natch still bargepole / sell. What of now half-year results?...
Aerospace and high-performance composite material kits company Velocity Composites (VEL) has announced a trading update including that it “is pleased to report that Velocity's sales for H1 FY22 are in line with management expectations at £5.9 million (H1 FY21: £4.4 million)… look forward to the future with confidence in the long-term prospects”. The shares have currently responded up towards 20p, though are still well down on levels of early this year.
Online sportsbook, casino and gaming marketing company B90 Holdings (B90) “is pleased to announce that it has raised £731,000 (before expenses)… at a price of 5.75 pence per share”. How ‘pleasing’ is this?...
A “New Funding to Support EU Volumes”-titled announcement from Itaconix (ITX), with it “pleased to announce a… subscription with existing institutional shareholder IP Group entities and management”. So what’s the detail and its implications?...
Writing on cleaning, hygiene and decontamination group REACT (REAT) in October with the shares falling below 2p, I concluded cautiously including noting net cash of £0.567 million comparing to £0.771 million at the half-year. It now reports a “proposed placing to raise £5.5 million underpins… strategy and in particular, provides the certainty of funding essential to acquire the opportunity we refer to as Target A”.
Previously writing on B2B media group Bonhill (BONH), in July with the shares falling below 13p I concluded that, with much near-term recovery needed to meet forecasts, only on my watchlist. Today a “Directorate changes, Fundraising & Trading Update” announcement – and the shares currently further lower to 5.5p.
Just over two weeks ago Gfinity (GFIN) announced a £2.7 million equity raise “for working capital purposes”. I questioned a “world leading esports solutions provider” requiring £2.7 million… and so what about now-announced results for its half-year ended 31st December 2021?…
Financial markets cloud computing and connectivity group Beeks Financial Cloud (BKS) has announced results for its half-year ended 31st December 2021 and that “even excluding contribution from Exchange Cloud, the board are confident in achieving results for the year in line with market expectations, having already upgraded FY22 revenue expectations three times in the last six months”. So why are the shares currently slightly lower to 144.5p, a £81.4 million market cap, in response, particularly as they were around 200p a couple of months ago?…
Self-described “a world leading esports solutions provider”, Gfinity (GFIN) has announced “it has conditionally raised £2.70 million… at a price of 1.25 pence per share. In addition, for every new ordinary share, subscribers in the fundraising will be issued with one warrant to subscribe for one ordinary share at the issue price. The fundraising proceeds will be used for working capital purposes… The issue price represents a discount of 2.3 per cent. to the previous day closing share price of 1.28 pence per share”. Hmmm – a “world leading esports solutions provider” requiring £2.7 million?…
At the start of this month Mobile Streams (MOS) was “delighted to announce its monthly revenue now exceeds $150,000 per month across all channels. This is an increase of 87.5% in monthly revenue since the company’s update on 1 December 2021”. However, revenue is, of course, vanity and today “Placing and Proposed partnership”…
Previously writing on SRT Marine Systems (SRT), in January with the shares up to 47p I noted interims having shown a more than £3 million loss on revenue of £4.7 million, with a swing to a £1.4 million net current liabilities position and also £1.7 million of non-current liabilities and that I retained caution HERE. Now the company’s “pleased to announce… concluded its Bookbuild process, successfully raising gross proceeds of £4.9 million through the placing”. So what about a more than 11% share price fall to 34.25p in response?…
Describing itself as “a world-leading video game media and technology business”, Gfinity (GFIN) has announced an “Update on first half performance” including emphasising “strong progress made during H1 in the areas of greatest strategic value”. So why currently a share price of 1.225p, down 49%?!…
Verici Dx (VRCI), a developer of clinical diagnostics for organ transplant, has announced a placing of “at least £10.0 million” at 35p per share, stating it “intends to use the net proceeds of the fundraise to… continue the accelerated progress the company has experienced to date”. So what of currently a 4% share price fall in response?…
AIM-listed Barkby Group (BARK) has announced the completion of a clinical study by Verso Biosense, a minority shareholding of the company. There were, natch, no numbers from this missive from a lookalike of the Adam Reynolds keyboard, so it is hardly an RNS released to inform shareholders…..but then, it is an RNS Reach.
Fashion, beauty and homewares online retailing group MySale (MYSL) commences a trading update with that half-year “Gross Merchandise Value increased 36% to A$86.7m, reflecting progress in scaling the group’s off-price marketplace platform”. So why a current share price of 2.5p, down more than 24%?…
Deltex Medical (DEMG) has announced that “the board has concluded that it is now appropriate to raise a total of approximately £1.4 million… at a price of 1.25 pence per Deltex Medical ordinary share… (i) to launch, market and commercialise the next generation TrueVue monitor as well as a new non-invasive Doppler probe; (ii) to provide the financial resources required to support the substantial grant funding already won… and (iii) for the general working capital needs of the business”. Really?…
Foundry and engineering company Chamberlin (CMH) “is pleased to announce that it has conditionally raised £1.8 million… at a placing price of 5 pence per share with institutional and other investors”… and the shares have currently responded down by more than 27%. So what’s going on?…
‘Digital value retailer’ Studio Retail Group (STU) commences a trading statement with “Improved performance on Black Friday and in Christmas period”. The shares are currently at 97p in response to the announcement, 39% lower! So what’s going on?…
Hello Share Searchers. This one is for supporters of the green revolution among you. Good Energy (GOOD) is a generator and supplier of 100% renewable power. It has two wind farms, six solar farms and collects electricity from a community of 1,600 independent UK generators. It’s been in business for 20 years, a long time for an alternative energy outfit.
Customer engagement software company Pelatro (PTRO) states it “is pleased to provide” a trading update, including “despite the Covid situation, we won three new customers in 2021, taking us to 22 telco customers in various countries around the world… Results for FY21 are subject to audit but are expected to be in line with expectations”. So why currently a share price response to 27p, 7% lower?…
Home safety products group FireAngel (FA.) has made an update commencing that “it remains on target to meet market expectations” and including that “recently, the company notes that it has seen a slight improvement in component availability which is encouraging for 1H 2022”. So what of a share price, at 13.5p, which remains depressed even compared to earlier this year?…
Previously writing on yacht painting, supply and maintenance company GYG plc (GYG), last year with the shares at 81p I concluded the valuation saw me still only monitoring for trading improvement and still avoiding. What then now following a trading update today – and the shares further lower towards 50p?…
Operator in Poland of pizza stores and restaurants and of the Domino’s Pizza franchise, DP Poland (DPP) has announced a £3 million placing it emphasises at a premium at 8p per share and with “it requires additional capital investment to implement its growth plan for further expansion and market penetration”. So what of a current 7.75p share price?…
Oh dear, oh dear, oh dear. AIM-listed Advanced Oncotherapy has announced its interims to June: the numbers are predictably dreadful but the killer is surely the indication of a delay to the completion of the company’s first proton therapy LIGHT system.
Itaconix (ITX) “is pleased to announce its unaudited interim results for the six months ended 30 June 2021”. The shares have responded currently approaching 7% lower to 8.3p. So “a leading innovator in plant-based specialty polymers” or still another Woodford pick dog?…
I-nexus Global (INX) has announced a proposal to raise up to £0.65 million (before expenses) via convertible loan notes, with this “to allow the emerging sales and pipeline momentum to be reflected within operating results and cashflow and will be applied entirely towards meeting the Company’s ongoing working capital requirements”. Is that so?…
AIM-listed jam-tomorrow investment company Tern plc (TERN) has announced that its one listed investee (on the tin-pot Nasdaq First North market in Stockholm) Wyld Networks AB (WYLD) has raised SEK 12 million (approx. £1 million) in the form of a loan from Formue Nord Fokus A/S. That’s all very well, but…..
In June last year I commented on manufacturer and specialist manipulator of pipe and tubing assemblies Tricorn (TCN) updates on ‘COVID-19 disruption’… but struggling anyway?, concluding with the shares at 7.5p that its financial and trading conditions saw me retain prior caution. I most recently warned last month, concluding it remains good luck from the noted trading and financial situation! Natch, still bargepole. At 7:45am today the shares were suspended “pending clarification of the company’s financial position”. That hasn’t taken long…
Recommending shares in international specialist staffing group Empresaria (EMR) at a 70p offer price last month, we stated there looked reason for confidence that following updates will show further evidence of recovery building and that a full recovery can be delivered – also noting cost action taken last year should come through. Now there has been a half-year trading update and the shares are currently up to 80p.
Previously writing on Woodford dog (oops, sorry) “a leading innovator in sustainable plant-based polymers used as essential ingredients in everyday consumer products”(!) Itaconix (ITX), I noted a “pleased to provide… update on its commercial progress and current trading” last month. Today a further “trading statement” – and the shares currently towards 8p, 25% lower in response!…
In January this year audio visual communications provider to organisations, Immedia Group (IME) announced an equity raise for “a targeted buy and build strategy focusing on compatible businesses in the content creation/distribution and data analytics spaces” and in March it was “incredibly excited to be working with Sprift towards an RTO which we believe will be transformational for Immedia’s shareholders”. Today a “Termination of talks” announcement.
Cleaning and hygiene products private label and contract manufacturer McBride (MCB) has made a trading update including “stronger demand for cleaners and dishwasher products in the second half” and “banking covenants on debt cover are expected to be approximately 1.4x, well within our covenant limit of 3.0x. The group continues to have material headroom against its revolving credit facility of €175m”. How does a share price of around 90p look – with it down from above 94p in April and above 135p in early 2019?…
Previously writing on manufacturer and specialist manipulator of pipe and tubing assemblies Tricorn Group (TCN), in November I wrote having previously concluded with the shares down to 7.5p to avoid that I retained caution with its outlook remaining uncertain. The shares last closed at 8.25p, but are currently slumping on the back of a results announcement…
UK engineering and construction company NMCN plc (NMCN) “is very pleased to report that it is now in bilateral discussions, which are well advanced, with a party to conclude a refinancing to provide the appropriate capital structure to support the group”. So why have the shares currently responded to 147.5p, more than 10% lower?…
With its shares having closed on Monday at above 16p, on Tuesday morning self-styled “a leading innovator in sustainable plant-based polymers used as essential ingredients in everyday consumer products”, AIM-listed Itaconix (ITX) was “pleased to provide an update on its commercial progress and current trading”. Today it is “pleased to announce a placement” (natch!)…
A trading update from recruitment and training group Staffline (STAF) emphasises “underlying operating profit increased 133% in Q1 2021 year-on-year… provides increased confidence in the full year”. How justified is a share price rise to around 75p?…
A “Statement re Share Price Movement” from i-nexus Global (INX) – and the shares currently more than 20% lower, towards 12p. Uh oh…
Previously writing on cyber network security company Corero (CNS) I noted having warned on the balance sheet position, now “New borrowings facility”…, concluding the £68 million market capitalisation looked to demand clear evidence that the business can deliver materially profitable bottom-line performance from here. Today full-year 2020 results…
Previously writing on self-styled “a leading provider of real-time, high-performance, automatic Distributed Denial of Service cyber defense solutions” Corero Network Security (CNS), in January I questioned the overall balance sheet position. Today “New borrowings facility”…
Previously writing on financial markets cloud computing and connectivity group Beeks Financial Cloud (BKS), last month I noted a net cash outflow meaning a swing to a net debt position. Now a placing at 115p per share raising it £5 million “to accelerate the company’s growth strategy and capitalise on the significant market opportunity and solid sales pipeline”. Hmmm…
AIM-listed Anglo Asian Mining (AAZ) has walked on its proposal with fellow AIM-listed Conroy Gold and Natural Resources (CGNR) to form a joint venture with Conroy’s gold assets in Ireland. Not such a disaster for Anglo Asian, but there is a question over who pushed who and when. Meanwhile, it seems that Anglo has been replaced by Turkish outfit Demir Export AS.
Self-styled “a world leader in Narrowband Radio Frequency Smart Mesh Networks” CyanConnode (CYAN) has made an RNS Reach announcement that Arden has published a research note on the company. At a guess, a favourable such note then!…
A start of this week trading statement from UK developer of beauty, personal care and life sciences products InnovaDerma (IDP) noted some “encouraging growth” and that it “will be exploring options to strengthen the balance sheet to ensure it is in a strong position to benefit from the substantial growth opportunities anticipated once restrictions begin to ease”. Today a “Loan Agreement”…
Self-styled “a world leader in Narrowband Radio Frequency Smart Mesh Networks” CyanConnode (CYAN) states it is “pleased” to provide a trading update for the nine month period ended 31st December 2020 – and the shares are currently 5% higher in response to 7.75p. So what’s the detail?…
A “Triarii to include Microsoft Azure Sentinel”-titled announcement from ‘cyber security and strategic intelligence services group’ Falanx (FLX) and the shares currently 50% higher in response, to 1.425p. Does that seem justified?…
Audio visual communications provider to organisations, Immedia (IME) has announced that it “is raising funds to provide capital to facilitate the growth of the group through a selective acquisition strategy”. Hmmm – I last year questioned it stating it “has cash reserves, and plans in place to manage these resources”. So what is the financial situation?…
Security and surveillance systems company Synectics (SNX) has announced that it has successfully deployed the first phase of its “pioneering” operational management system for Deutsche Bahn’s S-Bahn operation in Berlin – and the shares have currently responded to 112.5p, approaching 10% higher. What’s the detail?…
Ironveld (IRON) has followed a, 29th December 2020, ‘no one watching o’clock’ day results announcement with announcing the initiation of equity research on the company by Align Research – the research headed “Financing deal to unlock tremendous value at a world-class high purity iron, vanadium and titanium project in the Bushveld”. Sounds interesting – with at a current 0.675p share price, the Ironveld market cap £8.8 million…
A “Director dealing”-titled announcement from wireless communication technology company CyanConnode (CYAN) today – and the shares currently at 9p, more than 15% higher. A very significant share purchase from a director then?…
A “Director Dealing & Issue of Equity” announcement from CyanConnode (CYAN), and the shares currently furthering recent gains – to 6.6p. So what’s the detail?…
A “Further Covid-19 update” from Wagamama, Frankie & Benny’s and Brunning & Price owner The Restaurant Group (RTN) commencing, “Through a range of decisive management actions, cash-burn during the November national lockdown was minimised to c. £5.5m for the month”. Is a current 7% lower share price response, to below 63p, justified?…
Revolution Bars Group (RBG) has announced full-year results and, in line with the heroic Tim Martin of J D Wetherspoon, hit out at “nothing short of scandalous” government actions…
Two “pleased” to announce and one “delighted to announce” update(s) from Mobile Streams (MOS) today… and the shares currently at 0.24p, 11% lower! So, what’s going on?…
Self-styled “a world leader in narrowband radio frequency mesh networks” CyanConnode (CYAN) has announced results for its half-year ended 30th September 2020 and that “the board is very encouraged by the success of all CyanConnode’s deployments, and is especially pleased to see the progress being made against contracts in India and Thailand during the period” – and the shares have currently responded higher, to 5.05p. However, with the shares above 6p, I previously questioned that the company argues loan “for working capital to fund growth”, what about for keeping the lights on? What do the results now show?…
UK provider of IT and communications services to businesses and public sector organisations, CloudCoCo (CLCO) has updated including “trading EBITDA, a key marker for demonstrating the success of the group’s recovery to date, expected to be well ahead in H2” and “cash positive in FY20” – and the shares have currently responded more than 14% higher to 1.20p, but what’s the actual detail?…
Self-styled “a world leader in Narrowband Radio Frequency Smart Mesh Networks” CyanConnode (CYAN) has updated including that it “is pleased to announce that it has agreed a £400,000 unsecured loan from certain directors for working capital to fund growth… revenue exceeded the same period last year by approximately 50%” – and the shares have currently responded to above 6p, 10% higher…
Previously writing on self-styled “a leading provider of cloud-based Strategy Execution software solutions designed for the Global 5000”, i-nexus Global (INX), last month I noted it stating it “now operating at monthly P&L break-even”, but questioned sustainable? and noted the overall balance sheet. Now “Proposed issue of £1.325 million of Fixed Rate Unsecured Convertible Redeemable Loan Notes”…
Self-styled “a global leader in the growing escape rooms sector”, Escape Hunt (ESC) “is pleased to announce its interim results for the six months ended 30 June 2020”. The shares are currently at 8.5p, down from above 50p as recently as July last year…
Previously writing on self-styled “a leader in the design, integration and support of advanced security and surveillance systems” Synectics (SNX), in June I concluded that I remain cautious on the overall recovery here and thus still only presently on the watchlist. Today a “Trading Update” and the shares currently 13.5% lower on the back of it, at 112.5p…
Previously writing on “recruitment consultancy working across the UK and Asia providing recruitment and related services for the web, interactive, digital media, IT and business change sectors” Nakama Group (NAK), I concluded questioning should government initiatives thus really be able to support this business?! With the noted trading and financial positions, I hope the prior caution here was heeded – and natch still bargepole. Now “Update on trading and current financial position”…
Previously writing on company with a particular focus on risk management technology for capital markets KRM22 (KRM), I concluded that with ‘the noted cash/debt position, still cash burning despite significant cost measures in place currently and contract signing delays even last year, still currently avoid / sell’. Now half-year results and “New Debt Facility”…
First writing on Tex Holdings (TXH), on 16th April last year I noted “Update on Trading” three and a half months after year-end… and at 4:55pm!, concluding sell / avoid. I most recently updated reviewing proposed related-party bailout… but will it be allowed to return to the Main Market (even Standard segment)?!. Now “Delisting Announcement”…
A “Contract Award from OEM 8 and Trading Update” from Surface Transforms (SCE) – and the shares currently 47p, more than 90% higher!…
Shares in self-styled “creative audio-visual company” MediaZest (MDZ) are rising again today – currently to 0.07p, with that comparing to 0.045p only a week ago. There has since been a “Project Completion” announcement…
Online travel group Hostelworld (HSW) states it “is pleased to announce its interim results for the period ended 30 June 2020”. Hmmm – how ‘pleasing’ can they be?…
Another intra-day update from St James House (SJH) sees the shares leaping higher, but this just as farcical as previously?…
Fashion company Superdry (SDRY) “is pleased to announce that it has entered into a new financing facility… strong cash position” and “current trading in Q1 has been better than our initial expectations” – with the shares currently above 147p in response, more than 25% higher…
AIM-listed alternative energy supplier Yu Group (YU.) yesterday offered up a half-year trading statement ahead of interims on Wednesday 30 September (deadline day to avoid suspension – a bit of a Red Flag). Having always advertised plenty of cash but turning out to be running short in the net current assets department, is it any different this time? I fear not…..
An update from TV and content creation group Zinc Media (ZIN) commences that it “is pleased to announce continued good progress on its transformation plan and better than previously forecast revenues since lockdown” – and the shares have currently responded towards 90p, more than doubling…
Previously writing on property, energy, transport, water, defence and government services & resources professional services group RPS (RPS), it was in late March with the shares falling towards 40p. Given the stock market recovery since, how’s the shares – and trading, following a second quarter update today?...
Self-styled “a leading provider of digital financial management products and software solutions” Tungsten (TUNG) has updated including emphasising, on an adjusted basis, “revenue grew 3% to £36.3 million… Positive full year cash generation of £0.4 million” – and the shares have currently responded to 42p, more than 6% higher...
A “Trading Update” for its year ended 30th June from self-styled “leading SaaS technology company that creates digital connections enabling personalised, real-time marketing”, Eagle Eye Solutions (EYE) emphasising “Strong trading performance, successful international expansion and continued innovation combined with business resilience” – and the shares currently at 190p, 12% higher...
Writing on Remote Monitored Systems (RMS) on Friday as its Chairman left “effective immediately, to pursue other opportunities”, I suggested forget previous cash raised to support growth of the group's core areas of business, it needed to keep the lights on and more is to be required. With that from a market cap of £1.5 million, natch bargepole / sell. That was with the shares down from a prior closing 0.28p to 0.23p...
A “Trading Statement & Funding Update” from St James House (SJH) including “injection of cash, when combined with the capitalisation of liabilities, the stability of the lottery business and the steady growth of the payments business means the outlook for the business is positive despite the challenges all businesses have and continue to face” – and the shares have currently responded to 67.5p, 350% higher!...
“CloudCoCo (AIM: CLCO), a UK provider of IT and communications solutions to businesses and public sector organisations, announces its unaudited interim results for the six months ended 31 March 2020” – and the shares have currently responded to 1.40p, 87% higher...
Self-styled “a leading B2B media business”, Bonhill Group (BONH) has updated including “the business has continued to see good levels of activity in each of its major markets… has also been focusing in Q2 on improving its working capital position… at 25 June 2020, the company had a cash balance of approximately £3.8 million”. The shares have currently responded higher to 7.5p, but even so a still below £7.5 million market cap?...
An “operational and financial update” from Marshall Motor Holdings (MMH), the UK automotive retailer, as “all 117 car showrooms re-opened from today as well as all of the group's other operating units, under revised, COVID-19 secure, operating procedures”...
The previous update from Itaconix (ITX) was “Company Update on Funding and Business Plan”, on which the shares further slumped and I summarised Woodford dog in need of funding (natch) says “there can be no assurance” & considers AIM de-listing. Today from the company a different approach, with an announcement; “Strong Revenue Momentum and Extended Funding”...
‘Performance nutrition company’ Science in Sport (SIS) “is pleased to announce the completion of the placing… raising gross proceeds of approximately £4.5 million… at a price of 37 pence per share” – and the shares have currently responded up to around 40p...
Shares in self-styled “the global leader in sustainable LED lighting for industrial applications” Dialight (DIA), already down from around 250p when I previously wrote on in November, are currently a further circa 10% lower below 200p on the back of a trading update...
A “Trading Update” for the quarter ended 31st March from Maestrano Group (MNO), with “Key Financial Highlights”… “Total revenue up 20% in reported currency and 28% at constant currency… Total expenses decreased by 49% (47% in constant currency)… Cash balance at 31/03/20 was £1,890,240” – and the shares have currently responded to 2.35p, approaching 35% higher…
A “COVID-19 and Banking Facilities update” from Revolution Bars (RBG), including “the board is pleased to announce that, subject to final documentation, Natwest has agreed to increase the facility to £30.0m” – and the shares currently at 19.5p, more than 26% higher…
A 11:58am “COVID-19 and Business Update” from self-styled “supplier of multi-media content and digital solutions for leading brands and global businesses” Immedia (IME) – and, as tends to be the result of intra-day updates, the shares materially lower; currently heading towards 10p, down more than 25%...
Writing on “omni-channel fashion brand, specialising in occasion wear and dressy casual wear”, Quiz plc (QUIZ) earlier in the week I noted the decision to close its physical stores and concessions. At 4:23pm yesterday, a further announcement; “Temporary closure of QUIZ's online operations”…
The City Pub Group (CPC) “is pleased to announce that… it has successfully placed 30,000,000 new ordinary shares at a price of 50 pence per share, raising gross proceeds of £15 million”. Last week though it stated “the company's balance sheet is strong… is confident the company has sufficient working capital to maintain its operations for at least another six months without further capital, even in the event the Government extends its current guidance and mandates a temporary closure of all pubs and bars”. Hmmm…
Previously writing on McBride (MCB), in January with the shares at 67p I concluded the noted performance and current trading and strategic uncertainty sees me retain the stance of bargepole / sell. The shares closed yesterday at 59p – and now from this company which describes itself as “the leading European manufacturer and supplier of Contract Manufactured and Private Label products for the domestic Household and professional cleaning and hygiene markets”, a “COVID-19 Update”…
A “COVID-19 Update” from property, energy, transport, water, defence and government services & resources professional services group RPS (RPS) – and the shares, already down from having reached 180p last month, currently a further approaching 14% down on the day towards 40p…
A “Statement re Current trading and COVID-19 update” from fashion retailer Superdry (SDRY) sees the shares currently more than 30% further lower on the back of it, below 70p…
I previously wrote on The City Pub Group (CPC) in January with the shares at 197.5p, noting from the company “the Rugby World Cup did not have the impact that we expected. Political uncertainty culminating in the December Election… unhelpful weather during November and December… disruptions on South West trains… Following some delay… we also completed the refurbishments of the two former Jam Tree sites” and concluding I’d wait to see trading further playing out before being comfortable – the market cap still not far off £120 million. Tom also warned in Bearcast just yesterday – and today a “COVID-19 update”, and the shares down to 55.5p…
I’ve consistently warned on Woodford “leading innovator” Itaconix (ITX) – most recently concluding earlier this month, with the shares then up to 1.70p, the latest ‘news’ conveniently timely? However, still facing the noted financing situation from a £4.6 million market cap, natch still avoid / sell. Today “Company Update on Funding and Business Plan”…
Trackwise Designs (TWD) “is pleased to announce that it has conditionally acquired Stevenage Circuits Ltd for a total consideration of up to £2.457m… is also pleased to announce that it has conditionally raised approximately £5.87m”. Hmmm…
“The boards of Brigadier Acquisition Company Limited and Moss Bros (MOSB) are pleased to announce that they have reached agreement on the terms of a recommended cash offer” – and shares in Moss Bros are currently circa 50% higher at 20.5p…
In the current climate, I would be very guarded over handing over a cheque to subscribe for shares in any company, let alone AIM-listed St James House (SJH) – the former Lord Razzall disaster that was Boxhill Technilogies (BOX).
“Microsaic Systems plc (AIM: MSYS), the developer of point of need mass spectrometry instruments, is pleased to announce its audited financial results for the year ended 31 December 2019”. The shares have currently responded to 0.80p – 20% lower!…
Laura Ashley (ALY) “is pleased to announce that discussions between Wells Fargo and MUI Asia Limited relating to the group's immediate funding requirements have concluded and the group should be able to utilise requisite funds from its working capital facility with Wells Fargo to meet its immediate funding requirements” – and the shares have currently responded to 1.90p, around 15% higher. However…
Previously writing on homeware and fashion retailer Laura Ashley (ALY), on its latest results in August I concluded there looks much to correct – and then there is of course the current general retail climate. As such, I’m not surprised to see the shares respond currently further lower. Still presently on the bargepole list. The shares had jumped over Christmas and the New Year but are currently back below 2p on a “Response to press speculation”…
Payments technology company PCI-PAL (PCIP) has updated including that it “is pleased with the strong performance against key metrics in the first half of the year (to 31st December 2019), in particular the growth in revenue… is confident that we will continue the momentum built in the first half against key metrics and that the company's strategy and market positioning means it is well placed to continue the progress made in the last 12 months”. The shares have currently responded higher to 43.5p – though still comparing to more than 78p reached in early 2018…
Shares in ‘regenerative medical devices’ group Tissue Regenix (TRX) are currently approaching 20% higher on the day, at around 1.20p, on the back of an update including “it is anticipated that delayed orders will be dispatched over the coming weeks… All processing in the company's United States facility has also resumed with immediate effect”…
An announcement from Tissue Regenix (TRX), a Woodford pick (uh oh), at an intra-day 10:02am (uh oh); “Notice of cyber security incident”. Oh dear! – and particularly considering the company’s previous announcement included that it only “believes that the available cash runway will continue to support the working capital requirement of the company until the end of April 2020”!...
Previously writing on Motif Bio (MTFB), in November with the shares above 0.46p I concluded that with clear and significant risk both in delivery from a cash shell and in what the current divestment process will deliver, continue to avoid. The shares last closed at 0.24p but are currently slumping to around 0.15p on the back of a “Corporate Update”…
A “Trading Update” from Woodford stock Tissue Regenix (TRX) – and the shares currently around 1.40p, down (natch!) approaching 20%...
Having updated on latest quarter trading yesterday and stated that it “expects shortly to release its audited final results for the year ended 30 September 2019”, now “LightwaveRF plc (LWRF), the leading smart home solutions provider, is pleased to announce its audited final results for the year ended 30 September 2019”. Didn’t it know yesterday the “shortly” was going to be today?!...
Gulf Marine Services (GMS) has announced “important contract awards… secured day-rates for these contracts are firm and are consistent with existing contracts in the region” (Middle East). The shares have nudged higher towards 7.5p, but are down from more than 9p as recently as November and more than 20p early last year…
Previously writing on Jaywing (JWNG), in October with the shares at 6p I concluded there still looks a real chance of significant dilution here. I’ll continue to monitor, but re. the shares currently certainly continue to avoid. Today results for its half year ended 30th September 2019 – and the shares currently approaching 25% lower on the day… to 3.5p…
Ferro-Alloy Resources (FAR), a “vanadium mining and mineral processing company with operations based in Southern Kazakhstan”, in March was “pleased to announce that its entire issued ordinary share capital will commence trading on the standard listing segment of the Official List of the Financial Conduct Authority and on the Main Market of the London Stock Exchange… As part of the Admission process, the company has successfully raised £5.2 million (before expenses) from institutional shareholders… at a placing price of 70p each”. Today “Operational, Trading and Financing Update”. Hmmm…
“Provexis (PXS), the business that develops, licenses and sells the proprietary, scientifically-proven Fruitflow® heart-health functional food ingredient, is pleased to announce it has raised a gross £301,333 via a placing”. Hmmm – sounds like ‘keep the lights on’ money…
Previously writing on Journeo (JNEO) - then 21st Century Technology plc - in October I reviewed “immediate effect” appointment of new nomad & broker significant?, concluding additional financing to be required…? Certainly, the latest announcement does little to suggest otherwise, and I certainly suggest still currently caveat emptor here and continue to avoid. Now “Trading Statement” and… “Issue of Equity”…
Executive Chairman of telematics and data insight company Trakm8 (TRAK), John Watkins is “pleased to report Trakm8's results for the six months ended 30 September 2019”, including emphasising “the board is encouraged that the decline in revenue has been arrested and the first two months of H2 are significantly ahead of last year” and “the long awaited deployment, in volume, with our insurance and automotive customers has now commenced. The Fleet teams are delivering new contract wins significantly ahead of the previous year and the pipeline for new opportunities is strong”. The shares are though little changed at around 22.5p…
In October I noted a “Trading Update” from pipe and tubing assemblies company Tricorn (TCN) – and the shares currently at 12p, down more than 33% on the day, concluding there looks potential value here but also risk – with the debt and seemingly swiftly deteriorated market conditions. As such, on the watchlist but one I currently avoid. Now results for its half-year ended 30th September 2019 – and the shares currently further lower, towards 10p…
Shares in Hargreaves Services (HSP) have retained recent strength on the back of a “Pre-Close Trading Update” including “group underlying operating profit for the first half is expected to be slightly ahead of that reported for the six months ended 30 November 2018”…
Previously writing on CAP-XX (CPX), I concluded with the shares sliding below 4p I suggest it still remains cash v. cash burn which currently remains THE key thing to monitor here – and, certainly at this juncture, continue to avoid. Today “Proposed Acquisition and Fundraising” – and the shares currently falling towards 3p…
Previously writing on Defenx (DFX), I noted after the previous not bothering to provide an explanation as to why an audit had not been able to be finalised in six months, now it doesn’t bother, in this latest announcement, to provide even a summary as to why it is to seek AIM cancellation – stating it “intends to publish a circular, during November 2019, detailing the cancellation and convening a general meeting of its shareholders to approve the cancellation to take place in December 2019 / January 2020”. Now an “Update re proposed cancellation”…
“Corero Network Security plc (AIM: CNS), the network security company, is pleased to announce a conditional placing and subscription to raise up to £3.25 million”. Hmmm…
This morning AIM-listed Inspirit (INSP) offered up a cheerful RNS stating that £804,000 worth of convertible loan notes were being converted at 0.07p (the minimum price possible) and that thus the Company has substantially reduced its debt close to zero and we hope that this reduction in debt will provide the right base from which the business can now grow. The implication is that all is well…..until you look at its last stated results, the interims to way back last December. "Growth" my foot!...
Having previously warned on mporium Group (MPM), I note an intra-day (3:03pm) RNS (hmmm!)… “Resignation of NOMAD”. Uh oh…
A “Placing and Subscription” announcement from LightwaveRF (LWRF) in August included “the board believes the additional funds will accelerate the company into becoming a significant, profitable Smart Home device and technology player… following completion of the fundraising, the company confirms that it will have sufficient working capital for its present operational requirements”. Today “Strategic Review including formal sale process”!...
In August Nigel Somerville wrote on Inspirit Energy (INSP) including noting a required, desperate (and so deeply discounted) placing. Last week it soared following an “Update on product application and the mCHP Boiler”. Today, natch, “Placing”…
Previously writing on Veltyco (VLTY), in September I noted the shares rising above 4.5p though it’s ‘keep the lights on’ funding – and possibly still not for very long and it still, even from an increased to £3.75 million market cap, remains good luck! – I certainly continue to avoid. Today a “Trading Update” commencing; “Trading within the group's Bet90 sportsbook and casino business, in which Veltyco has a 51% interest, continues to be in line with management expectations, with Bet90 achieving its highest revenues since launch”. The shares have currently responded, er… to around 1.875p, approaching a further 50% lower on the day!...
Earlier this week I noted on Tissue Regenix (TRX) a further nightmare for shareholders including (natch) Neil Woodford investors – that with the company set to fail a financial covenant test and thus having to discuss with a weak hand - with also its latest results having shown it heavily loss-making with net cash down to £4.3 million - with loan facility provider MidCap Financial Trust. Now though Executive Chairman John Samuel reckons he’s “very pleased that Midcap have shown their support for the company by entering this revised agreement” – and the shares have responded further higher above 1p…
An “AVC Immedia establishes itself in the USA” announcement from Immedia Group (IME) – the AVC division of the group becoming an established player in the massive US market? Er…
Previously writing on events equipment and management services group Arena Events (ARE), I noted I previously warned with the shares around 40p early this year and clear reasons for current concern – including asking a change of financing strategy ahoy?. Now…
Previously writing on Windar Photonics (WPHO), towards the end of last month I noted intra-day (hmmm!) “Auditor Resignation” (uh oh!)… – concluding, with the shares further lower to 42.5p, jam tomorrow is with a still market cap here of circa £19 million and the auditor having resigned after also it noted on last year’s results; “The Independent Auditor's Report on the Annual Report and Financial Statements for 2018 was unqualified, but included a reference to the material uncertainty related to going concern in respect of the timing of future revenues”. With that certainly looking to remain the case and the rest of the above, natch, still bargepole / sell. Now it’s intra-day (this time 1:50pm) “Trading Update” (uh oh!)…
It has been announced OptiBiotix Health (OPTI) has sold 2.2 million further shares in 2017 spun-off onto AIM SkinBioTherapeutics (SBTX). This despite OptiBiotix’s results earlier this year including “SkinBiotherapeutics plc is making solid progress… As its partnership discussions turn into commercial agreements providing industry validation of its technology we anticipate SkinBiotherapeutics plc will grow in value, whereupon OptiBiotix shareholders will benefit from the appreciation of this asset”. So why the further sale?...
“KRM22 plc (AIM: KRM.L), the technology and software investment company, is pleased to announce that it has conditionally raised gross proceeds of approximately £1.0 million through a placing of 1,895,765 new ordinary shares… at a price of 52 pence per ordinary share”. Hmmm – having only joined AIM at 100p per share little more than 18 months ago and the shares last closing at 54.5p, it really “pleased to announce” this?!...
Early last month I noted on ‘M1G’ and ‘M2G’ boiler energy efficiency technologies company Sabien (SNT) the subscription is for £326,427 of shares at 0.11p each, with it added “on 11 June 2019, the board announced that it expected to report revenues for the year-ended 30 June 2019 of approximately £1.2 million (2018: £0.51 million) and a small profit before taxation (2018: loss of £1.65 million). The board confirms that it has traded in-line with expectations… net cash (excluding the proceeds of the subscription) amounted to approximately £0.67m as at 2 September 2019”. There has since followed the results and now, after the shares have recently shot higher, a “Corporate Update”…
Previously writing on self-styled “leading innovator in sustainable specialty polymers” Itaconix (ITX), in July 2018 I noted a fundraising at 2p per share comparing to 6.75p on the shares being suspended and it still only stating “the net proceeds of the fundraising will provide the company with at least 12 months of working capital”… for me on this Woodford dog, natch, it remains bargepole ahoy. Today a “Trading Update” – what now from this, another of Neil’s ‘leading innovators’,?…
“PCI-PAL PLC (AIM: PCIP), the customer engagement specialist that secures and protects payment card data for companies handling payments by phone, is pleased to announce full year results for the year ended 30 June 2019” – and the announcement includes “the new financial year has started well… PCI Pal is well positioned to build on this year's success”. The shares have currently nudged ahead to 27.5p – but remain down from 36p reached in the summer and more than 78p in early 2018…
Live entertainment-focused Reach4Entertainment (R4E) has announced results for the first half of 2019 and that “we look forward to the rest of the year with confidence”…
‘UK agency specialising in data science’, Jaywing (JWNG) “is pleased to announce that it has been notified that entities associated with two of its major shareholders have acquired the company's existing secured loan facility of £5.2m owed to Barclays Bank plc… and provide it with additional working capital” – and the shares have soared to a current 6p…
Previously writing on Location Sciences Group (LSAI), with the shares recovering above 3p I concluded asking requiring discounted fundraising ahoy?. Certainly, I look forward to seeing the half-year balance sheet by the end of this month – and, natch, at least currently, continue to avoid. Now there’s been the results announcement and “Result of Placing”…
Corero Network Security (CNS) has announced results for the first half of 2019, including emphasising “the board continues to believe the business is well-placed for growth”. Having commenced the year heading towards 13p, the shares are currently a further more than 5% lower today heading towards 2.5p. Hmmm…
KEFI Minerals (KEFI) has announced results for the first half of 2019 and that “the remainder of 2019 is expected to be a very exciting period for the company and we look forward to providing regular updates as matters progress”…
“Convertible Loan” news online marketing and operating company for the gaming industry, Veltyco (VLTY) “is pleased to announce” – with the announcement including “the convertible loan is convertible at any time by the noteholder at a price of 8p per new ordinary share… the convertible loan will automatically convert into ordinary shares if the closing mid-market price of an ordinary share is 15p or more for 25 consecutive business days”. Ooooh – 8p and 15p hey!, with the shares then 3.2p – they currently rising above 4.5p. However…
Previously writing on Tex Holdings (TXH), in April I noted from two weeks ago bank covenants breach partially caused by accounting change… to now, no it isn’t!. Now a Friday 2:23pm “Prop Related Party Transaction Transfer of Listing” announcement. Hmmm…
Earlier this month, it was from ProPhotonix (PPIX) new laser diode ‘delight’, but it’s an RNS Reach… – I noting no financial information provided having previously questioned the company’s financial strength. Now another such announcement…
Previously writing on Gulf Marine Services (GMS), last month I concluded including I wish that candidate luck! There should be more detail on what they face here with 11th September-scheduled half-year results. And now… “Re-scheduling Interim Results Release Date”. Uh oh – and re-scheduled to when?...
Earlier this week I cautioned on ProPhotonix (PPIX), new laser diode ‘delight’, but it’s an RNS Reach having questioned its financial strength. Now first half of 2019 results – and the shares currently at 2.25p, approaching 30% lower…
“ClearStar (AIM: CLSU), a provider of Human Capital Integrity technology-based services specialising in background and medical screening, is pleased to announce that it has achieved ISO/IEC 27001:2013 accreditation”, with the company emphasising “we are proud to have… efforts recognised through this accreditation”. Though I note it’s an RNS Reach announcement…
First writing here on Mobile Streams (MOS), in 2015 I concluded with the shares at circa 17p it is currently here for me, red flags ahoy! Bargepole. Most recently, I concluded with the shares now further lower to 0.15p, the market cap is down to £0.21 million. Good luck from there! – and I note more than three months ago the company was already “analyzing further financing initiatives”. Natch, currently still a bargepole / sell. Now “Proposed Cancellation & Notice of General Meeting”…
“MySale (MYSL), a leading international online retailer, is pleased to announce an open offer to raise up to approximately £2.1 million (before expenses) by the issue of 102,887,768 open offer shares in the company at an issue price of 2 pence per open offer share”. It has also just conditionally raised £11.2 million in a placing at the same price – with these after it having IPO’d on AIM just over 5 years ago… at 226p per share!…
An “Operational Update” from Live Company (LVCG) commencing; “The group is pleased to announce it has now contracted 60 BRICKLIVE shows and events across the world for 2019, achieving a key milestone for the company. This was the original target set by the company for the year ending the 31 December 2019. The group will continue to work with new and existing partners to deliver further shows and events in the remaining four months of 2019.” Sounds good – but then on Friday it was intra-day (2pm) RNS. Attempted no one watching o’clock?…
Previously writing on self-styled “leading smart homes solutions provider” LightwaveRF (LWRF), in June I noted still there looks clear cash risk and I continue to avoid. Now “Placing and Subscription”…
KEFI Minerals (KEFI) “is pleased to announce a restructuring of its working capital convertible loan facility… in order to provide greater flexibility to the company by removing the existing security charges over assets and extending the loan maturity dates”…
Previously writing on Corero Network Security (CNS), in January I noted 2018 disappointment follows 2017 disappointment, and 2019…, finishing I previously concluded, with a long track-record of cash burn and a market cap now of more than £45 million, my stance presently remains avoid / sell. The market cap is still currently slightly higher, but the track-record is unchanged – and so too is my stance. Avoid / sell. The market cap was down towards £25 million at yesterday’s 6.3p share price close – and now “Trading Update”…
Shares in sensor systems company Transense Technologies (TRT) are currently more than 15% higher, above 70p, on the back of a “Joint Collaboration Agreement with Bridgestone” announcement…
Writing last week on Feedback plc (FDBK), I concluded with the combination of the noted financials, Bleepa still in development (i.e. very much yet to be “revolutionising clinical messaging”!) and a market cap of sub £5 million, meaning it at best looking like discounted placing ahoy, currently natch avoid / sell. Now “Proposed placing and subscription to raise £2m”…
Shares in Peel Hotels (PHO) were suspended towards the end of last month as the company was still in the process of finalising its audit and would miss the AIM Rules deadline. It has now published – and the shares are currently around 40p, down approaching 40%...
Towards the end of June I concluded on commercial floor coverings company Airea (AIEA), 55p, capitalising the company at circa £23 million… suggests potential value… but the apparent pace of the current decline concerns. Half year results are scheduled for 2nd August but, ahead of any more insight there, currently I’d sell / avoid. We now have the results – and the shares are currently down towards 40p in response…
Previously writing on Westminster Group (WSG), I concluded last week where’s the cash for that coming from? The shares are currently down to below 13p, but, natch, still avoid / sell. Now the company “is pleased to announce a placing… to raise £1million before expenses together with the issue of warrants”. Surprise, surprise…
Previously writing on supplier of audio and visual content to organisations Immedia Group (IME), in May with the shares at 22.5p I concluded certainly it’s the cash flow to be monitored here currently – and I’d listen to the market and currently avoid. Today an intra-day (10:27am) “Trading Update”. Uh oh…
Already down from a start of 2019 more than 9p, shares in CyanConnode (CYAN) are currently further lower below 6p despite a trading update seeing Executive Chairman John Cronin commencing “we have made solid progress during H1 2019, securing a number of follow on orders in India and Europe, which is testament to the strength of our Omnimesh technology” and concluding “the growth in India and the demand from the rest of the world gives the board confidence that we will meet full year market expectations. We look forward to reporting on such new orders in H2 2019 and delivering significant revenue growth for FY 2019”. Hmmm…
Mobile Streams (MOS) has updated including in Argentina “the board are now looking to renew commercial activities with previous customers” and “in Mexico, actions have been taken in order to re-launch the commercial operation with Telcel, the largest carrier in Mexico”. However…
Previously writing on technical fluid power products supplier Flowtech Fluidpower (FLO), in October I concluded with the shares just below 120p that earnings forecasts suggest value but I’d want further evidence of delivery amidst the now prevailing “steadier” market conditions - particularly ability in terms of net cash generation. Today a half-year trading update…
“Further to the board's announcement of 7 June 2019, Modern Water (MWG), the owner of world-leading technologies for water and wastewater treatment and for water quality monitoring, announces a further update in relation to its funding discussions and working capital position”. Hmmm – “world-leading technologies” hey, but that previous update including “cash flows have been slower than anticipated from the Membranes Division and, consequently, additional working capital will be required in the short-term” and now another intra-day (this one 3:31pm) update?!...
Provider of digital media and technology, Catenae Innovation (CTEA) has announced results for its half year ended 31st March 2019 and that “the company is now in a position where it is taking advantage of the existing product suite and is seeing growth in terms of potential pipeline and converted sales. The company continues to look at opportunities that enable it to expand its reach into new sectors and to significantly increase its growth”…
Toy bricks-based shows group Live Company (LVCG) “is pleased to provide a trading update for the six-month period up to 30 June 2019, ahead of the Annual General Meeting… The following comments will be made regarding current trading, financial performance and outlook for the financial year at the opening of the meeting”. “Pleased to provide” such information hey – sounds promising…
Previously writing on MySale Group (MYSL), last month I reviewed previously agreed disposal completes… why the further share price decline? – concluding I thus suggest “trading continues to be very challenging” worrying for the going concern of the group – and I thus bet it “remains focused on reducing its cost base”! Still here, a sell / bargepole. That was at 11p. The shares commenced today at 6.7p – and now “Strategic Review and Formal Sale Process”. With strategic review normally meaning ‘we’re in trouble and currently don’t know what to do about it’, uh oh…
Shares in self-styled “designer, creator and provider of innovative tailoring”, Bagir Group (BAGR) slumped towards 1p at the end of 2018 as the company updated including “it is taking more time than first envisaged for Shandong Ruyi to receive Chinese Government approval for its proposed $16.5 million investment into the company… 30 May 2019… new completion date has been set to provide ample time for all parties” and “Udi Cohen, Chief Financial Officer, has decided to leave the company from March 10, 2019, to pursue his other business interests”. They recovered particularly during last month but are currently slumping again on an “Update on Strategic Partnership and Trading”…
Managed services and technology-based security solutions group Westminster (WSG) has updated including “trading for 2019 has started on a strong note with both order intake and revenues ahead of budget… over the next few months and years we have an opportunity to achieve unprecedented growth from the prospects we are pursuing” – and the shares have currently responded to 8.5p, more than 40% higher…
Premier Technical Services Group (PTSG) has updated including “pleased to report that the group has seen continued sales growth and strong levels of orders in the year to date” and “the recent acquisitions of Guardian and Trinity are performing ahead of management expectations. This underscores our confidence in achieving a successful full year result in 2019”. The shares though, although well up from recent lows, are still down from more than 150p as recently as early this year to still sub 100p…
Its previous coverage on this website was Nigel Somerville’s Easter Red Flags at Night: Modern Water FY results a washout – SELL!, now an intra-day (10:55am) “Trading Update” from Modern Water (MWG). I’ve got a feeling this ain’t going to be a positive update!...
Online electrical retailer AO World (AO.) has announced results for its year ended 31 March 2019, commencing by emphasising; “Continued revenue growth in both the UK and Europe with total revenue for the period increasing by 13.3% to £902.5m”. The shares have responded, er… further lower towards 100p…
An intra-day (11:09am) “Response re: Winding up petition” announcement from Paragon Entertainment (PEL). Uh oh…
Mothercare (MTC) has announced results for its year ended 30th March 2019, emphasising they reflecting “a huge amount this year, refinancing, restructuring and reorganising Mothercare to ensure a sustainable future for the business”. Is there?...
Business transaction platform company Tungsten (TUNG) is “pleased to announce that Tungsten achieved its first annual EBITDA profit… we are confident that through executing the actions identified in our operating review, including working with an e-procurement partner and expanding our AR e-invoicing services, we will be able to achieve higher revenue growth” – and the shares have responded higher above 38p. However, EBITDA is, of course, bullshit earnings and there’s a track record of disappointment to overcome…
Previously writing on digital marketing services group Be Heard (BHRD), last year with the shares at 1.3p, I concluded that the shares are firmly on the bargepole list. Now an AGM update including “the group has had a good start to the year. For the first quarter, the group has experienced good revenue and Adjusted EBITDA growth, with the overall trading performance being ahead of both budget and last year. Moreover, we are becoming more confident regarding performance for the remainder of the year”. The update has helped the shares bounce to a current 1.05p…
Ascent Resources (AST) “is pleased to announce that it has completed an oversubscribed placing of 214,285,714 ordinary shares… with a small number of institutional investors. The placing was conducted at a price of 0.35 pence per share”. Particular credit to Evil Banksta – and the company “pleased to announce”, with the price a 30% discount to the prior close?! (“oversubscribed” not exactly an achievement then!)...
Provider of wireless solutions for remote tracking, monitoring and protection, Starcom (STAR) “is pleased to announce that the company has conditionally raised £637,500… at a price of 1.25 pence per subscription share”. The market is not pleased – the shares currently more than 20% lower in response…
A yesterday after-market-close, 4:55pm, “Update on Trading” from plastic injection moulding and tooling, engineering products and boards and panels manufacturing group Tex Holdings (TXH). I’m guessing it ain’t going to be a positive one…
Writing last month on Wildwood and dim t restaurants group Tasty (TAST) with the shares at 6.5p, I concluded that the noted trading and financial situation saw me retain prior caution. Today a placing & open offer announcement…
Venn Life Sciences (VENN), the AIM-listed integrated drug development partner, has announced that Raglan Capital, the vehicle of Cathal Friel, has subscribed for loan notes of £250,000...
“Veltyco Group plc (AIM: VLTY), the online marketing company for the gaming industry, announces that it has entered into separate loan agreements with three of its directors, being Paul Duffen, Marcel Noordeloos and Mark Rosman, pursuant to which each director will provide a loan of €166,667 to the company”. ‘Keep-the-lights-on’ funding then… and for how long?...
‘Queuing, ticketing & distribution and in-venue experience’ technology group Accesso (ACSO) has announced 2018 results emphasising “continued growth with revenue of $118.7m representing an increase of 15.5% on 2017 revenue (proforma for IFRS 15) of $102.8m… adjusted operating profit up 25.5% to $25.1m” and “for 2019 we expect… high single digit overall organic revenue growth, similar to 2018”. Though having already been hit from around 3000p as recently as September, the shares are currently a further approaching 12% lower to 750p. Hmmm…
Online retailer MySale (MYSL) has announced results for its half-year ended 31st December 2018, including CEO Carl Jackson stating “performance during the first half was disappointing, however we took immediate action to address the issues the group faced”. Already down from 35p before December-announced own goals, the shares are though currently materially further lower today – at around 12p…
Promotional and retail licensing space company SpaceandPeople (SAL) has announced 2018 results and that “since the end of 2018 we have been awarded a new, multi-year contract with Hammerson in the UK, and our investment in venue development personnel is delivering a good new venues pipeline in the UK” and “as a result of the improved margins and reduced overheads across the two German divisions we are confident they will deliver a positive contribution to group cash flow in 2019”. The shares have currently responded… er, to 12p – more than 17% lower!...
Surface Transforms (SCE) has updated including “we are pleased that current shareholders continued to support our strategy to become a series production supplier of carbon ceramic brake discs to the large volume original equipment manufacturer automotive market. We look forward to the future with confidence”. This from a “£1.9 million placing” announcement…
In my piece of 24 January I predicted that AIM-listed Neil Woodford dog Verseon (VERS, but formerly VSN) would need more cash and this morning it announced its intention to raise $10 million through a subscription “for working capital” (yeah, more like ongoing losses…) Oh, and it wants to raise funds from a global investor base into its new blockchain security. Oh goodie, where do I sign up?!
Writing on Paragon Entertainment (PEL) last month I noted it “looking closely at ways of bringing longer term capital into the business” – though concluded at what price?… Now sub 1p, still an avoid / sell. Today a “Subscription” announcement…
Previously writing on Transense Technologies (TRT), last month I noted the ramptastic language of the latest announcement doesn’t exactly suggest against the view of timely ‘good news’ “Contract Win”... attempted discounted fundraising ahoy? Now intra-day (Uh oh!) “Interim Results” and “Placing & General Meeting” announcements…
Following on Friday from Redde (REDD) an intra-day “Contract Update”, surely not ANOTHER disaster for Neil Woodford?!, Tom noted yesterday Woodford having bought more shares on the Friday. Cue the shares slumping to 90p yesterday – down another more than 14%!… and there are some other features which make Woodford’s move look particularly questionable…
“Accident management and legal services” company Redde (REDD) has made an intra-day (12:18pm) “Contract Update” announcement. I’m guessing this ain’t going to be good news…
Previously writing on automotive sector acoustic and thermal insulation group Autins (AUTG) in October, it was with the shares falling further from the mid 30p’s; “many opportunities to grow and diversify” - why the ‘cost base steps’ then?. The shares are currently again lower to 20p on the back of “pleased to announce” full-year results. Hmmm…
“LightwaveRF (AIM: LWRF), the leading smart homes solutions provider, is pleased to announce that… it has successfully raised gross proceeds of £2.50 million through a placing of, and a subscription for, an aggregate of 29,411,780 new ordinary shares at a price of 8.5 pence per share”. Hmmm…
An announcement from DeepMatter Group (DMTR) commencing; “Further to its announcement dated 20 December 2018, DeepMatter, the AIM-listed company focusing on digitizing chemistry, is pleased to announce that it has raised approximately £4.0 million by way of a placing of 159,185,680 new ordinary shares at 2.5 pence per share”. Hmmm – the shares have currently responded 17.5% lower…
DP Poland (DPP) “is pleased to announce that it has conditionally raised additional gross proceeds of approximately £0.5 million via the broker option”. “Pleased to announce”, really?!?...
Having updated in early December that it had “experienced challenging trading”, now a further trading update from online retailer, MySale (MYSL)…
I’ve consistently warned on DP Poland (DPP) – most recently last year with the shares at around 30p HERE. Today a “Proposed Placing, Board Change & Trading Update” announcement…
Last month, previously writing on Veltyco (VLTY) it was updates on launch of own financial trading brand – delay, or worse?. Now a “Subscription, Receivables Update and Board Changes” announcement…
In November 2017, I noted on Accrol (ACRL) bailout fundraising… at half of IPO price of only 17 months ago!. That was at 50p per share – but there was still much worse to follow. The shares had recovered from lows to a recent more than 20p – but that was before today a “Trading Update”…
With the share price of loss-making ‘Internet of Things’ play Telit Communications (TCM) flirting with a multi-year low, it is understandable that some may be tempted to go bottom fishing. As I see it, the bull case is as follows:
In September, previously writing on 7digital Group (7DIG) I questioned a “global leader” with Universal Music contract wins? – with it seeing me question AIM-listed companies which claim ‘global’/‘world’ leader an automatic bargepole / sell?. An intra-day (Uh oh) “Update” today commences that the group “is pleased to confirm”… but the shares are currently more than 50% lower, below 1p!…
Photonstar LED (PSL) previously commenced announcements with “the British designer and manufacturer of smart LED lighting solutions and cloud based building management services”… . It today states “PhotonStar LED Group plc (AIM: PSL.L), is pleased to announce that it has raised gross proceeds of £100,000… at a price of 0.02p per share”…
Gas heating, electrical and building services provider Bilby (BILB) reckons it “is pleased to announce its interim results for the six months ended 30 September 2018”. So why then are the shares currently circa 20% lower on the back of them, to below 75p?...
Mporium (MPM), “the technology firm delivering event-driven marketing, is pleased to announce that it has conditionally raised approximately £2.3 million… at an issue price of 5 pence per subscription share”. This is with CEO Nelius De Groot emphasising “the group continues to make strong progress”, and the price comparing to a prior close of 4.3p. So great news then?...
The board of mobile content licenser and distributor Mobile Streams (MOS) “is pleased to present its audited accounts for the financial year ended 30 June 2018”. The shares have responded..., er, currently approaching 25% lower, to 0.70p!...
Westminster Group (WSG) “is pleased to announce the acquisition of security and risk management company Keyguard UK Ltd”. But wait a minute; isn’t Westminster itself short of cash?...
