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| Share Name | Share Symbol | Market | Type | Share ISIN | Share Description |
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| Clipper Ven. | LSE:CLV | London | Ordinary Share | GB0002643566 | ORD 1P |
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| 0.00 | 0.00% | 6.625 | 0.00 | 01:00:00 |
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| 19/1/2012 | 07:50 | Clipper Ventures - Now Unlisted | 54 |
| 28/11/2009 | 13:36 | Clipper Ventures - New Thread 2009 | 82 |
| 11/3/2009 | 17:39 | Clipper Ventures - about to SET SAIL? | 696 |
| 13/11/2008 | 22:00 | Clipper Ventures.....large block trade at big premium | 54 |
| 23/9/2008 | 22:05 | SUNDAY TELEPGRAPH Features Clipper Ventures (CLV) | 4 |
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Posted at 13/1/2012 13:41 by deswalker Hi JudgementWith considerable annoyance I took the 5p when it was first offered but one of my contacts kept a few loan notes to monitor the situation as we suspected foul play (and I still suspect it at some level). My contact was compulsory purchased as you say, along with I'm guessing all the other note holders, many/all of whom were contacts of the two protagonists. I still find it unbeleivable that all these people bailed at 5p at the same time when the prospects were so bright ... I don't know what a dissenters' register is or why it is in place. Perhaps you can explain ? Maybe some of the loan note holders didn't get what they expected in the end ... I've not been following the current race or the company since I was relieved of my shares at such a derisory price. However I would take great pleasure if the company has fallen to bits. Can you enlighten at all ? TIA, Des |
Posted at 28/11/2009 13:26 by scburbs Despite the fact I have sold, I received the offer document from RaceBidco to buy CLV at 5p per share.No-one will be surprised that RaceBidco is an MBO. It is exactly this sort of shifty behaviour that led me to sell at 5.65p (for a hefty loss) shortly before it was delisted, despite the fact that I believed the company to be worth much much more than this. The Directors seem to have behaved with a complete lack of understanding of sporting behaviour! i.e. delist (to stop the share price starts rising!) in order to be able to takeover the company on the cheap out of the sight of the market. |
Posted at 18/11/2009 20:32 by bisiboy there is no legal reason why they cant make an offer at any price they choosehowever there is no reason why we have to accept i am fully aware of my rights as a minority shareholder and will be looking very closely at how the board behaves remuneration levels etc and any disposals that they make HOW VERY DISAPPOINTING MR KNOX JOHNSON YOU HAVE GONE DOWN IN MY ESTIMATION. |
Posted at 16/11/2009 17:32 by deswalker mesquida - just seen it. 5p a share. |
Posted at 26/5/2009 22:36 by deswalker Joan,I quote from the RNS ... the Board's view that the Company's current market capitalisation does not accurately reflect its inherent value (the Company's share price having declined by approximately 54 per cent. between 22 May 2008 and 22 May 2009, being the latest practicable date prior to the date of this announcement) and that its ability to conclude any potential future corporate transaction could be impeded by the value placed on the Company by the market. To me the bit in bold says "How can we get people to pay what we want for a takeover when they can see a share price that bears no resemblance to this required sum". It is the first mention I have seen of them looking for an exit via a takeover and whilst it is still years away it is clearly something that they are thinking about in the long term. I can't believe you say this company is only built for the good times. They have done 750k OP in a nightmare year and net-cash has gone from 975k to 2.5 mill during that period. The current market cap at 5p is 1.95 mill and I estimate the NTAV is about 5 mill. If someone was to pay 20p that would be an EV of 5.3 mill for an EBITDA of about 1.1 mill in the last year and 2.6 mill over the last two years. I can't deny that this investment hasn't gone to plan but the fundamentals continue to get stronger and stronger IMO. It's just a shame that the market has allowed the Directors to build such large positions at such low levels in order to consider that they might get a delisting passed. Des |
Posted at 26/5/2009 17:51 by scburbs Just to recap on the strategy. Buy every share you can get hold off when the price is on the floor and they when it recovers a bit vote to take it private. Can anyone comment on whether they can buy before the vote or have they caused a closed period to start? Even if they could buy it would be pretty unethical (not that that will stop them) to buy having caused the share price to crater. Nonetheless I intend to hold. I will vote against the take private resolutions, but I expect it to pass comfortably. Can anyone post a layman's guide to accessing voting rights on shares in a nominee account? |
Posted at 26/5/2009 13:25 by safman TIDMCLV RNS Number : 8139S Clipper Ventures PLC 26 May 2009 ? 26 May 2009 Clipper Ventures plc ("Clipper Ventures" or the "Company") Proposed cancellation of trading of securities on AIM (the "Cancellation") The Company today announces that its Board of Directors (the "Board") has resolved to seek shareholder approval for the cancellation of admission to trading on AIM of the Ordinary Shares in the Company (the "Cancellation"). Having carefully considered the matter, the Directors have concluded it is no longer in the best interests of the Company or its shareholders for the Company's shares to continue to be admitted to trading on AIM. The Cancellation is conditional upon the consent of not less than 75 per cent of votes cast by shareholders at the proposed EGM. Current trading and prospects In January of this year, the Company announced that, since the publication of its half-year results on 27 November 2008, economic uncertainty had continued, leading to price reductions in the corporate entertainment market. As a consequence, the Company took the decision to reduce its expected level of sales and margins in its corporate sailing division. Similarly, the market for sail training was proving difficult and as such, the Company reduced its expected level of income in this division. As announced on 30 March 2009, the Company subsequently entered into an agreement for the sale of the assets, business and brand of its loss-making Zapcat Racing business which faced a very difficult event sponsorship environment. As a result, and as previously announced in January 2009, the Group anticipates that its operating profit for the year ended 30 April 2009 will be significantly lower than management's previous expectations announced in November 2008. Turnover for the year was materially down compared to the previous year and operating profits are expected to be approximately GBP0.75m compared to an operating profit of GBP1.2m in the prior year. As at 30 April 2009, the Group had net cash balances of approximately GBP2.5m. It is the Board's view that, while the Clipper 09 race due to start in September 2009 will utilise a considerable proportion of this cash, the balance nevertheless provides sufficient working capital for the business over the coming year as well as a small reserve against the anticipated fleet replacement (a project which has now been started and is estimated to involve capital expenditure of approximately US$10m over the next 4 years). Despite current economic difficulties, the Directors believe the Group's prospects remain sound but do not expect to see significant growth in profitability while the global economic environment remains challenging. Background to the Cancellation In light of the above, the Directors have undertaken a review of the benefits of the Ordinary Shares continuing to be traded on AIM, recognising the following key factors: * the negative impact that the current world recession and falls in the value of global stock markets have had both on the sponsorship market and on small cap, low liquidity stocks generally; * admission to trading on AIM may no longer serve a useful function for the Company in terms of its ability to access capital; * the Board's view that the Company's current market capitalisation does not accurately reflect its inherent value (the Company's share price having declined by approximately 54 per cent. between 22 May 2008 and 22 May 2009, being the latest practicable date prior to the date of this announcement) and that its ability to conclude any potential future corporate transaction could be impeded by the value placed on the Company by the market; * the relative concentration of the Company's shareholder base, with four shareholders (two of them Directors) holding approximately 65 per cent. of the Company's issued ordinary share capital, resulting in limited trading liquidity in the Ordinary Shares; and * the disproportionate amounts of senior management time and regulatory burdens associated with maintaining the Company's admission to AIM and meeting related regulatory, reporting and corporate governance obligations. Consequently, the Directors do not consider that the Company can justify any longer the costs associated with being publicly listed and, following careful consideration, have concluded that it is no longer in the best interests of the Company and its shareholders to maintain admission of the Ordinary Shares to AIM. Strategy following the Cancellation Following the Cancellation, the Directors intend to continue to focus on enhancing shareholder value by continuing the Company's business in substantially the same manner as at present. The Company will not be bound to announce material events, interim or final results, nor to comply with any of the corporate governance requirements for quoted companies. However, the Directors wish to assure shareholders that they remain committed to a high level of transparency and do not intend the Cancellation to significantly impact on the level of disclosure of material events currently made to them. As such, the Board will post relevant information on the Company's website along the lines required by AIM Rule 26. They will also hold annual and general meetings in accordance with statutory requirements and the Company's articles of association, and will continue to send shareholders copies of the Company's audited accounts. In addition, the Directors intend that the composition of the Board will continue to include at least one independent non-executive Director for so long as this is beneficial and practical. Treasury shares On 19 September 2007, pursuant to a general authority given by shareholders to make market purchases of its own shares, the Company acquired 200,000 Ordinary Shares currently held by it in treasury (the "Treasury Shares"). Immediately upon Cancellation becoming effective, the Treasury Shares will cease to be qualifying shares within the meaning of the Companies Act 1985 (the "Act"). In accordance with section 162E of the Act, if shares held as treasury shares cease to be qualifying shares, they must be cancelled and the Company's issued share capital reduced by their nominal value. Although relatively immaterial in this case, as a consequence of such cancellation and reduction in the issued share capital of the Company, conditional upon Cancellation becoming effective on 26 June 2009, the Company will no longer hold any shares in treasury and the total number of Ordinary Shares in issue will be 38,992,942. Transactions in the Ordinary Shares following Cancellation Liquidity on AIM is provided by market makers who are member firms of the London Stock Exchange obliged to quote a share price between 8.00 a.m. and 4.30 p.m. on business days. Following the Cancellation, there will no longer be a market facility for dealing in the Ordinary Shares and no price will be publicly quoted. As such, holdings of Ordinary Shares are unlikely to readily be capable of sale and will be difficult to value. The Directors are aware that shareholders are likely to wish to continue to acquire or dispose of Ordinary Shares and, accordingly, the Company intends to use reasonable endeavours to put in place and maintain a matched bargain settlement facility. Under this facility, it is intended that shareholders or persons wishing to acquire Ordinary Shares will be able to leave an indication with the matched bargain settlement facility provider (which may be the Company Secretary) that they are prepared to buy or sell at an agreed price. In the event that the matched bargain settlement facility provider is able to match that order with an opposite sell or buy instruction, it will contact both parties and then effect the order. Shareholders who do not have their own broker may need to register with the matched bargain settlement facility provider as a new client. This can take some time to process and, therefore, shareholders who consider they are likely to use this facility are encouraged to register at the earliest opportunity. Once the facility has been arranged, the contact details of the matched bargain settlement facility provider and the process for the buying and selling of Ordinary Shares will be made available to shareholders on the Company's website at www.clipper-ventures Shareholders should note that, following the Cancellation, the Company will remain subject to the provisions of the City Code on Takeovers and Mergers. Extraordinary General Meeting The EGM has been convened to approve the Cancellation and will be held at the Company's registered office at 1A Granary & Bakery Building, Royal Clarence Yard, Weevil Lane, Gosport, Hampshire PO12 1FX, on 18 June 2009 at 9:00 a.m. In accordance with the AIM Rules, it is a requirement that any proposed de-listing from AIM must be approved by not less than 75 per cent of shareholders voting in general meeting. Those Directors who are also shareholders have undertaken to vote in favour of the resolution in respect of their beneficial shareholdings of 21,569,757 Ordinary Shares which represent, in aggregate, approximately 55.3 per cent. of the current issued ordinary share capital of the Company. Subject to the requisite shareholder approval, the last day of trading in the Ordinary Shares is expected to be 25 June 2009 and the Cancellation is expected to be effective from 7.00 a.m. on 26 June 2009. A copy of the shareholder circular convening the EGM is available on the Company's website www.clipper-ventures For further information: +------------------- | Clipper Ventures plc | | +------------------- | William Ward | Tel: +44 (0)239 252 6000 | | Jeremy Knight | | +------------------- | | | +------------------- | HB Corporate Limited | | +------------------- | Luke Cairns/Edward Cozens | Tel: +44 (0)207 510 8600 | +------------------- This information is provided by RNS The company news service from the London Stock Exchange END MSCLQLFLKEBFBBE this was my concern.. |
Posted at 11/3/2009 15:34 by deswalker Done. You luvvie-tart you :0)Just fancied a change of name. All of them are equally stupid. I'm going to set up a new CLV thread this evening and intend on keeping a record of private shareholdings in the header. What with yours and pat dunk's contacts it will be worth a revamp of the only CLV forum that I'm aware of. I hasten to add that I really don't believe anything like a delisting is being seriously considered but a mobilisation of small shareholders seems a sensible precaution. I think the most likely course of action is a move to Plus, a return to paying divis, an improving outlook and a substantial rerating of the share price But then I would say that wouldn't I ... Now own 250k at 7.5p average FWIW. Des |
Posted at 06/3/2009 17:00 by scburbs Directors continuing to add.Normally this would be a screaming buy signal. However, small AIM companies seem to have lost the understanding of how to behave responsibly to their shareholders. Two simple rules in relation to being listed. Rule 1: Shareholders do not want a share in a private company even if it cuts running costs slightly. Rule 2: It is not in anyway ethical to buy enough shares so you can pass a resolution to take a company private. If you want to take a company private the only honourably action is to make an offer to the shareholders. If you don't have the funding to do this then don't do it! I am not saying CLV intend to do this, but the increasing number of companies that have done this mean I will not buy anymore despite the share price. Currently the Chairman and CEO are accounting for around 39%. I believe 75% is needed, but if they got the support of a couple of institutions who were happy to hold private investments then it wouldn't take much to get to 75% given the low market cap. One rather sneaky trick employed by GKR was to undertake a tender offer to buyback some of the shares. Essentially this was done to use cash in the company to buyback enough shares to be able to pass the going private resolution. As they announced their intention to seek to go private they guaranteed a high take up of the tender offer other than from the institutions that were supporting them! The tender offer was scaled back massively (due to the large take up and the company's cash restraints) leaving shareholders with unwanted investments in a private company. This is probably not the worst example as some have just delisted, but it is the worst in a company where I have been a shareholder! |
Posted at 09/1/2009 17:23 by deswalker Well here's my honest opinions ...Pros: - Way too cheap on NTAV, NCA generation, brand, know-how and general concept. - Confidence in company due to large Director buying. Cons: - Difficult to value due to cyclicality of races and lumpiness of revenues. - Never going to be a traditional growth share as its revenues are capped each year (it's more a plodding cash machine). - Management intentions are becoming questionable. They either seem to actively want the share price lower or they are naive with the wording and tone used in their RNSs. - Appear to be leaky. A big big question needs asking about the seller of 45k shares this morning. Infact I may just contact the company about this issue. What do you guys think ? My thoughts are that the Pros comfortably outweigh the Cons. If they are thinking MBO then they're going to have to pay quite a bit more than the current share price It may not be a buy at 15p like my early purchases but that's not the same as it not being a buy at 6p. I estimate that NTAV will be approx 12.5p per share come April which must underpin the current share price at half this number ? They'll also have a hard time trying a de-listing due to the institutional holdings blocking the 75% of votes that are required. That's where I am with my investment. I'm long quite a few at 12.5p average so it hasn't been very successful so far. However, I currently have no intention of selling and will look to buy some more on any further weakness. It's difficult to disagree that it isn't going up in the short term without a bid but I'm an LTBH investor. I'm lousy at anticipating when shares will move and so switching isn't my style. Maybe it should be ? I'd appreciate any thoughts. |
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