Sse Share Discussion Threads

[thuja2] 11/9/2014 18:33

Scotland will be torn apart whoever wins, the Yes voters will say that things would have been better if they had won and visa versa, this will affect Scotland for generations Well done Alec Salmon you have divided your nation.

[skinny] 11/9/2014 10:27

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[redartbmud] 11/9/2014 09:38

Is it beyond the realms of possibility that Scotland votes yes, but then the politicians cannot seal the deal in some way?
Where would that leave things?

[mjcferguson] 11/9/2014 09:23

Totally agree Pavey.Scary times up here in North of Scotland.Most people I know are no voters but keep quiet.One friend normally easygoing but a yes voter becomes rabid when you challenge him.Recites Salmonds garbage and asks if we are real Scots!
Amusingly has suggested he will leave the country if No vote wins.His wife is a no voter and has threatened to leave the country if the yes vote wins!Could be interesting.

[cyberian] 11/9/2014 09:22

PA..well stated and agree 100%. There will be limited international funding/appetite for Scotland to help them sustain investment/growth in the event of a yes vote. The currency union will not happen and the value of an alternative currency will see a possible massive devaluation and a huge jump in interest rates effecting mortgages etc....absolute chaos, and voters better wake-up PDQ. The BOE could have a problem over the 18 months of negotiation IF a yes vote, but Governor Mark Carney is not stupid and will not expose the remaining UK tax-payers to be exposed to any indebtedness/exposure needed to support Scotland. An independent Scotland would not be able to repay such financial support which will be needed. I am not too sure how Carney will be able to keep Scotland afloat over the negotiating period, but as I say he is not stupid and will have a plan. Feel a bit sad for Scotland as they are being mislead in my opinion over the financial realities of the global markets, and their possible exposure. There are so many more important global issues which the UK Government is trying to address...this self indulgence by the SNP is grossly misplaced at this time. The UK's current economic position is far superior to that of many of our neighbours and I kinda deplore this unnecessary diversion.

[wad collector] 11/9/2014 09:21

A few SNP activists up ladders with hacksaws?

[pavey ark] 11/9/2014 09:16

As I'm on the SSE board I'm very pleased to make a specific comment about SSE.
The big problem for SSE would be any renewable generation they have.
Scottish electricity prices will rise (significantly) as Scotland has a high percentage of the UK renewable generation but this is subsidised by the whole of the UK and used by the whole of the UK.
With separation the subsidy ends and rUK can import low carbon energy from France (nuclear) , Norway and the Netherlands.
rUK has the interconnectors in place and does not need to do any business (electrical generation) with Scotland.
Where that leaves the SSE generation in Scotland I'm not sure.

Just to add that the distribution systems were joined fairly recently and I understand it would not be a big deal to separate them.

[wad collector] 11/9/2014 09:04

The other way to look at it , is as a trading opportunity here. The share price swings are not massive , but enough to make a few percent . And in the end ... it will probably make little difference to SSE either way I suspect.

[pavey ark] 11/9/2014 08:18

gbb483, I certainly think that most people would think twice about putting a "NO thanks" sticker on their car or house window.
My believe (fervent hope) is that it will follow your prediction.
Salmond has got away with the most ridiculous claims and the scottish media has not challanged him.
Scottish business has been frightened to speak out because of the threat of retaliation from a very vicious SNP government.
The BBC has behaved disgracefully (witness the second live debate) and has not at any time offered anything like a realistic analysis of the ridiculous economic model set out by Salmond.(I for one will never forget or forgive and I suggest that everyone review their opinion of the BBC)
Only in the last week have we seen business leaders/ economists pointing out that Salmond's vision would not only hurt rUK (in the short term) but plunge Scotland into a very deep and prolonged recession (7/10 years minimum).
What realy gets me is that the people that will be most hurt by this are the people that the Nats have managed to fool into supporting them.
Sorry about the rant but here's a link that some may find interesting

[gbb483] 11/9/2014 07:25

It sounds like the YES supporters are behaving like intimidating thugs. Once people have the privacy of the voting booth you could see a massively different outcome.

[lord gnome] 10/9/2014 23:27

'No' vote is back in the lead. Panic over? I certainly hope so.

[bonnard] 10/9/2014 20:01

I'm out today. Sadly. But this company is going to be a political football with the Scottish debate and following that with the UK general election next year. There are other shares with similar dividends but without the risks associated with a Scottish energy company.

[veryniceperson] 10/9/2014 16:48

That's Skinny/sicker.

I brought the shares after they went ex dividend the time before last at 1413 happy with that. Thinking about picking some more, taking a little gamble. I don't think the Scottish will vote yes. I buy for dividends so shall hold on to them

[sicker] 10/9/2014 14:38

Veryniceperson, to get the .607p dividend next week you would have to have held your shares on 27th July, the ex-div date. The shares you appear to have purchased in the last day or so do not qualify for that dividend. You will get the next interim dividend if you hold these shares on the next ex-div date round about the end of January 2015.

[skinny] 10/9/2014 14:28

VNP - for your

[veryniceperson] 10/9/2014 14:26

Sorry sicker. I ment how many pence per share next week. Post before said 27p in March. Apologies for not making it clear.

[sicker] 10/9/2014 13:39

If you mean dividend, .607p. If you mean share price, not got a clue :-)

[veryniceperson] 10/9/2014 13:21

Could someone please tell me what we will get per share next week. Would be very grateful.

[skinny] 10/9/2014 11:00

Well you beat this lot -

[sicker] 10/9/2014 08:41

And collect the 27p*? dividend next March :-)

[wad collector] 10/9/2014 08:33

Yes thanks , now time to sit back and await the gradual rise back to £16 ?

[skinny] 10/9/2014 08:03

Wad collector - presumably you have now been filled.

[zcaprd7] 10/9/2014 04:45

Some news on marketing partnerships. Power companies will have to inform their customers that they provide energy cheaper through other channels, like marks and Spencers electricity... Quite how this would make a difference as only an idiot doesn't compare his or hers energy providers is beyond me...

[wad collector] 09/9/2014 21:52

Sicker (1230) , it tickled but did not trigger my 1451 limit , and you are right I should have bought at 1451.5 , but tomorrow is another day...

When I look at the buys , there were 3 at 1451p . I wonder why my limit was not triggered ; I presume some MMs have faster response times than others and catch transient prices. anyone know?

[skinny] 09/9/2014 16:27

Sitting @200ma with a couple of gaps to be filled.