Synety Grp Share Discussion Threads

[duncandisorderly] 04/3/2016 09:37

I am not sure why the Google Chrome numbers have been dropping back lately.They were very close to 3,600 and are now back to 3,100????????

[duncandisorderly] 19/2/2016 10:20

The major problem with Synety is obvious.Lot's of jam was promised and very little was delivered.The immediate hype and price rise of this company was based always on huge numbers and gaining traction at a considerable pace.This was what we were all lead to believe by certain over excited members of the bod and has consistently failed to deliver.This will now become a very slow burner for most and is the reason why a lot of investors have left.Is it worth sticking with now is up to you?????????????

[shaunstar] 19/2/2016 09:19

It's certainly good news. Full year results will give a much better picture for us to assess progress and future likely trajectory.

I'm speculating now but the poor performance of SNTY and reduced interest may mean that's its somewhat neglected. If FY results are promising and break even is certain and plain to see it may take a while for the market to cotton on and catch up. There lies opportunity.

[the millipede] 18/2/2016 22:10

Shaunstar, that was a very wise post. There is definitely a lot to be said for everything you have learned, and yours are similar to conclusions I have reached. That said, despite being invested here the past three years plus and not trading the peaks at all well (or just, at all) I won't be complaining if Synety does come good and the share price rise reflects the risk we all took, backing this very small, speculative and slightly strange company.

Nice to see debt funding in place IMO. That will hopefully put a floor in the share price? (I have probably been expecting that floor since £2.50 tho so who knows.)

Anyway, onwards and upwards!? TM

[deltrotter] 17/2/2016 11:59

Pauly Pilot's comments:

[140661] 17/2/2016 10:03

I am certainly feeling a lot more upbeat about Synety's prospects after today's announcement. Over the last 6 months we have seen improvements to the board, further buying by the key directors, continued buying by the largest shareholder, trading in line with expectations and now a loan which should ensure there is no further dilutive share issues. Assuming progress continues we should be well set for decent returns during 2016.GLAH

[supernumerary] 17/2/2016 09:46

If the EU guarantee underpins the loan, then Barclays are off the hook, whatever happens. Their dd in such a case would certainly be a lot less than if they were bearing all the risk themselves.

[visionon] 17/2/2016 09:38

Agreed H&H. Placings are generally to investors wanting an attractive discount at the moment. The interest rate doesn't look too bad given that SYNETY have nothing really in the way of realisable tangible assets. If in 12mths time the share price is 30% higher then both Barclays and shareholders have done ok. Furthermore my feeling was that the share price was being managed down to accommodate a possible placing, so it will be interesting to see if there is some general recovery to the high 70s on the back of this news.

I think holders here have to stop looking backwards and focus on where the share price can potentially go from here given the reality-check in user number growth - or get out and stop posting. My average is far higher the the current share price but if we are back over 100p end of this year that's a pretty good return for not bailing out. And I would hope that Barclays have at least done some homework !!

[jimbojet17] 17/2/2016 08:27

Very pleasing indeed. We can assume that if it's only £900k they aren't too far off. Great news Synety, keep it up!

[deltrotter] 17/2/2016 08:18

Agreed - cracking news. Barclays would have done their DD on this.

Add in the institutional support and MAYBE we will turn the corner here.

[here and there] 17/2/2016 07:45

Funding gap filled. Barclays due diligence would have been forensic. Excellent news.

[gdjs100] 17/2/2016 07:45

I agree, here and there. Removes uncertainty about whether there would be a final placing or not, and the interest fees, although high in APR terms, will be less than the banking fees on another placing.

[here and there] 17/2/2016 07:43

Nonsense. This is great news. We new there was a funding gap. it has just been plugged. Barclays would have been all over their books like a rash making sure they were heading into profitability. This is excellent news

[140661] 17/2/2016 07:43

Todays announcement is very positive in my opinion. Its been clear for a little while that they would need more funding and this should just about do it. If the market can see the company reaching cash-flow break even without a further raise we should see a strong re-rating. GLAH

[the grim reaper1] 17/2/2016 07:36

Does Cleaver really believe Investors are not going to read through on that?

Trap door starting to open, exit left

[shaunstar] 16/2/2016 20:54

Jeez SNTY share price it taking a battering. I'm glad i sold out 6 months ago - but im not being smug - i took a big loss. I sold but like everyone else here i DO think Synety will come good. Its just got to show us the proof. No proof and falling markets generally mean the share price will languish and thats to be expected i guess.

Personally two things i have learnt form holding Synety.
1. It's better to wait until a company shows you proof they are making money/passed inflection point/hit a target than to buy in ahead. Things always seem to take longer than expected and part of my maturing as an investor is to sit by the sidelines like a crocodile, nagged by anxiety that i might miss out, but remembering that i'd rather buy in 25% higher but with certainty, than risk an all too often 50% decline whilst waiting.
2. Pay some attention to TA. I'm a died in the wool fundamental value/GARP investor but i have learnt through pain to use a little bit of TA. Ie dont catch a falling knife, higher highs=good, lower lows=bad etc. I suppose generally this is saying buy shares with some momentum - less stressful.

I am waiting and hoping for that RNS that says 'Cash flow break even reached' or 'Placing and cash flow break even now a certainty'. At which point i think it might be time for existing holders to double down.

Another company that i believe may benefit from operational leverage is STM Group, but they are past break even point. Again i'm resisting temptation to buy, waiting for next set of results or a better lookig chart.

Oh and if anyone is interesting in picking shorts - i have a thread solely for that - its fun money (some positions i do take) but it seems a hell of a lot easier than the long side :-/

All will be revealed soon, gla,
Shaun

[140661] 12/2/2016 13:51

just spotted the following announcement on the companies website:

SYNETY, a leading cloud-based software and communications business is pleased to announce that it has secured a customer win with recruitment company, Nicoll Curtin.

Nicoll Curtin is an award-winning IT and Change recruitment company with offices based in the UK, Switzerland and Singapore. Some of their clients include HSBC, BP, Credit Suisse, Barclays and Deutsche Bank, who they have helped to source candidates within the Change and IT market. As part of their office upgrade the company went to market to find a new telephony partner that would enhance their users’ experience.

Simon Cleaver, Chief Executive Officer of SYNETY, said: “We are pleased that Nicoll Curtin have chosen to implement CloudCall into their business. We believe that it is the right tool to help them manage their relationships with their candidates and clients, as a result of our integration with their CRM system. Using CloudCall, Nicoll Curtin can record all communications and have increased visibility into their discussions with their candidates and clients.”

James Johnson, Chief Executive Officer of Nicoll Curtin commented: “We’re really excited about using CloudCall because it will help our consultants deliver a seamless customer experience from wherever they are. This will improve both our ability to solve customer problems and give our people the flexibility that a diverse team requires.”

CloudCall is the first of many technological updates that Nicoll Curtin have chosen. They are currently undergoing training and implementation with members of the CloudCall team.

[the millipede] 10/2/2016 23:41

Yes. I imagine one day we will all make so much money on our Synety shares that we will be happy throwing money on the fire.

Just rather wishing I had not missed two opportunities here to treble my investment and now I find myself well down. No doubt it will come good in the end.

[a.fewbob] 10/2/2016 21:10

If you buy AIM stocks you would be better off pouring petrol over your money and setting it alight.

At least you'll get some warmth.

[here and there] 10/2/2016 19:33

retail investors get spooked easily, a declining share price and fears of a placing.

no major share holders have sold any, helium has bought regularly, management have bought huge amounts of stock over the past years, they all have skin in the game and are working hard to make it work.

i continue to hold and if there is another fund raise i will take part in it.

i regret buying when i did. i did not obey my own rules but now i am here, i will see it through. i still think i will make money here but it is taking a year or two longer than i had hoped

[deltrotter] 10/2/2016 18:37

Not sold any unfortunately.

Yes, I think we could be heading into a fundraising. BUT - surely to goodness the only way the company will get away with it is if they can announce some great sales figures with it and temper the market as to this being the LAST such fundraising.

Maybe I am being presumptious, but that is my guess.

A raise at 50p would be pretty good going.

[the millipede] 10/2/2016 16:50

Has everyone sold up? Does this decline mean the market sees another fund raising with the prelims?

[bookbroker] 03/2/2016 13:52

Guy running this co. completely deluded, he should go back to gardening rather than wasting shareholders money by continuing to believe he can scale up from a wheelbarrow!