Quarto Share Discussion Threads

[battlebus2] 16/11/2012 18:51

Yep that correlates with the options he held of 10% to make up 29% of the voting rights until 9/12/12 so he has bought those options.

[huttonr] 16/11/2012 17:48

Assuming the Ennismore shares (10%) went to Harwood (now 19%) and add Hambros - Chris Mills (9%) to the concert party - then we are on the edge of bid territory...
Interesting times for this share.

[battlebus2] 16/11/2012 17:20

Well could be they wanted the funds now so 157 is a good price given the shares traded at 146 this morning. I see it as a positive that someone bought them for that value.

[bouleversee] 16/11/2012 16:50

Why do you suppose Ennismore would sell out entirely? Presumably they don't think there's much of a future.

[battlebus2] 16/11/2012 11:14

There's the answer Ennismore have sold the lot probably to Harewood.

[battlebus2] 16/11/2012 10:07

Well over 2 million shares just changed hands at 157! Who's could they be??
Well a decent tick up on that!

[battlebus2] 09/11/2012 23:28

John Lee who has held these as long as myself has decided to quit the FT column where he regularly mentioned Quarto so this could be his last piece. The last few lines where Tim Chadwick mentions which parts fit with the Quarto group so watch this space. "Now we will look at all the assets, one by one, [to assess] what they do and how they fit and whether they work within the group."

[stluke] 07/11/2012 18:37

Agreed Christopher Mills will want to see agressive capital growth here one way or another.

[battlebus2] 07/11/2012 17:47

Yes indeed! I have to feel sorry for poor old Laurence after years of hard work bringing this company to what it is but i guess we are all here to make a profit and that's what will happen . What happens next is anyones guess, could he bid for the company or find a buyer ,who knows we may even break up anyways i feel the potential for my investment is a lot better.

[stluke] 07/11/2012 15:24

Well it seems Mr Mills has got his way, I get the feeling he normally does.

I guess it's a case of watch this space.

[3800] 07/11/2012 09:06

Thanks for sharing your dividend experiences battlebus2.I had previously received my dividends gross and never imagined that anyone else had been treated differently. I will see what happens today before I pursue this further as I and everyone else may not be a holder by the next dividend. That is, if there is another dividend, sometimes minority shareholders get royally shafted on these type of occasions.
3800

[battlebus2] 06/11/2012 20:22

Another RNS with ex director gaining rights to 6%. How close is this vote going to be i wonder, can't see Chris Mills winning unless other institutions support him but i hope if he loses he puts in an offer. I'll sell for £2 :))

[battlebus2] 06/11/2012 16:15

No getting quotes over 150 for over 500 :))

[battlebus2] 06/11/2012 16:13

No it's a no brainers Chris Mills has had enough , interesting times ahead!

[stluke] 06/11/2012 16:11

Can't get an online quote!!

[battlebus2] 06/11/2012 16:10

Not sure if that gives him 29% of the companies votes from today.

[battlebus2] 06/11/2012 16:04

Am i reading that news correct has Harewood taken potentially 29% of the company?
CALL OPTION 21/11/12 and 9/12/2012 2,045,000 10.00% Surely if he's defeated tomorrow we will see them make an offer!

[battlebus2] 04/11/2012 18:22

No they are correct unless you qualify the tax to pay is 15% so 2.85p dividend. They originally took 30% of me until i asked the registrars to look into it . Most U.K taxpayers will pay 15%. Takes the shine off the dividend a bit.

[stluke] 01/11/2012 07:38

Pretty solid update to me

[battlebus2] 08/10/2012 17:43

What's the chances of Chris Mills making another offer if he doesn't get his way at the special meeting?

[battlebus2] 01/10/2012 07:32

Special meeting for the 7th of November.

[battlebus2] 16/8/2012 07:49

Results ahead of expectations,dividend held and a strong worded comment possibly aimed at Chris Mills.