Vianet Share Discussion Threads

[still waiting] 01/11/2005 22:23

Here's what they look like:-

[surfer2] 01/11/2005 17:23

so hmmm

they are talking to one of the worlds biggest telec. cos - vodafone
one of the biggest pharma -glaxo smithkline
and mars / compass / red bull / selecta.....

[surfer2] 01/11/2005 17:21

Here it is

"No hang-ups with phone vending kiosk

THE UK's first vending machine to dispense mobile phones was due to be unveiled today.

Vodafone's Quickphone kiosk has been installed in the company's stores in Manchester, with stock including handsets and sim packs.


If successful, the pilot scheme could "become a common sight everywhere from festivals to train stations", the company says.

Tom Devine, head of retail at Vodafone UK, said: "Vodafone's Quickphone will revolutionise the industry by allowing self-service in almost any location."

Each machine will offer the customer a choice of three phones, and will be the first vending machine to use chip and pin technology, in addition to allowing customers to pay in cash.

It uses 3G technology to monitor stock levels, enabling the vending machine to be used in even the most remote locations.

Vodafone UK has 15.5million customers, and a company spokesman added: "The vending machine is designed for those who know what they want, from a simple Pay As You Talk phone from £30 to a sim pack costing £5.

"Whether you've lost your phone on top of a mountain, or you've arrived at a concert and left your phone behind, if there is a Quickphone kiosk, you can be sure of staying in touch."

[surfer2] 01/11/2005 17:19

quite a rise today , esp with no rns ,
look at tgn for comparisons re. patience and turning the corner
who knows....

[still waiting] 01/11/2005 17:07

A bit more info:-

[tedg41] 01/11/2005 12:00

Thanks maxk. I have added a few more today.
I have built a quite substantial holding in this co. now.
No news at all on MD's removal/resignation, however!
Heard anything?

[maxk] 01/11/2005 08:06

Markets



The Times November 01, 2005

Rumour of the day



Vianet Group, which provides technology for the remote monitoring of vending machines, held steady at 4p, despite word that its trial operation of Vodafone's QuickPhone kiosk at the mobile operator's stores in Manchester is faring well. Dealers note that Vodafone, which is using the kiosk to speed services in its shops, has 400 outlets in the UK.

[devbod] 27/10/2005 19:32

I doubt it, options perhaps but not shares he already owns. Its possible he got them under special terms and had an agreement to sell on leaving but I've never heard of this before.

[surfer2] 27/10/2005 13:21

was he not obliged to sell them anyway as he gave up his post as director?

[exotic] 27/10/2005 01:08

Haven't held VIA for some time, but still keep on radar.

Seems a bit sneaky he sold before telling the Market he was resigning. Obviously he knew he'd get a better price while the Market was kept in the dark.

I can handle a Director resigning, but share sales of that proportion I regard the clearest signal available. Will avoid now, but continue to watch with interest.

[surfer2] 26/10/2005 17:42

so who or where are the compeditors?
re read this and let me know what u think

Vianet, which listed on London's Alternative Investment Market in March 2000, has developed a vending machine technology that allows a vendor to monitor the stock and cash returns of each of its machines anywhere in the world for the cost of a local phone call.

[cestnous] 26/10/2005 13:53

Someoneat least thinks the same, though put in a more circumspect manner;
From THeScotsman today.

MD Thomson departs vending group Vianet

ALASTAIR REED


VIANET'S managing director, John Thomson, looks to have paid the price for the company's poor financial performance in recent months - the Fife-based manufacturer of vending machine technology announced yesterday he was to leave with immediate effect.

For the first six months of the year, Dunfermline-based Vianet's losses widened from £960,000 to £1.04 million despite turnover doubling to £370,000.


Analysts are forecasting full-year losses of £1.9m, compared with the £2.3m loss for the previous 15 months, but are tipping the company to almost break even in 2006, with a full-year loss of just £70,000.

It appears that Vianet's board members believe that not enough progress has been made since Thomson joined in December 2003. When contacted yesterday, finance director Alastair Kerr declined to add anything to the company's statement.

However, the departure looks to have been on the cards at least since the beginning of the month, when Thomson, 40, sold his 0.59 per cent stake in the company for about £47,000.

Vianet, which listed on London's Alternative Investment Market in March 2000, has developed a vending machine technology that allows a vendor to monitor the stock and cash returns of each of its machines anywhere in the world for the cost of a local phone call.

Shares in the group lost 9 per cent on the news, to close at 3.875p, giving Vianet a market cap of just £8.7m.


Nous sommes disgusted.

[cestnous] 26/10/2005 10:28

Director sells 360K shares and 'resigns' three weeks later? Didn't know he was going? Didn't know it would affect share price? Yet another e.g. of corporate dishonesty?
Only the last question deserves an answer of 'yes'.
I hold.

Nous

[tedg41] 25/10/2005 17:42

Oh dear! What is that all about?

[charmer1_23] 25/10/2005 14:23

Vianet Group PLC
25 October 2005

Vianet Group Plc
('Vianet' or 'the Company')

re Directorate


The Board of Vianet announces that John Thomson, Managing Director, has left the
Company and the Board with immediate effect.



25 October 2005




Enquiries


College Hill 020 7457 2020
Matthew Smallwood/Clare Warren











This information is provided by RNS
The company news service from the London Stock Exchange

[tedg41] 25/10/2005 10:50

Have added a few more today at 4-35p.
This market correction provides opportunities for topping up at good prices!

[oli4u] 04/10/2005 14:26

Some people have lost faith. It's inevitable that some people feel (/were) hurt by this Company. However, it's always been clear that this stock could never go up without some of these people selling out and clearing the overhang before we go to realistic price levels. If one believes that the recent customer wins mean anything, a back of the envelope calc tells me this shouldn't be a penny stock. MUYOM and DYOR; this stock has a History and whilst beyond the current management's fault, facts/history speaks louder than promises, wishes and forecasts. I'll buy some once volumes settle again as it may stay quiet for a while and than rocket on announcement (at which time I am always too late) or on an uptick tomorrow, maybe wait til Monday.
Good luck all.

[tony14] 03/10/2005 15:50

What's happenning here then?

[tedg41] 03/10/2005 12:23

Couldn't resist a few more at 4.25p
Now for some news!

[surfer2] 30/9/2005 13:05

back to 70p i hope!!
best of luck to all those who held out against the constant drops in sp
starting to look like a real recovery now

a new trend of higher lows and higher highs just about showing on the chart?

[oli4u] 30/9/2005 09:46

This one is actually becoming a real company with paying clients and stuff that one can attach value to ...
Good too that the clients are real players
Any one an idea where this could go?

[tedg41] 30/9/2005 09:28

Interims:
No news of Coca-cola deal but perhaps that is to come.
Added at 0.1p over recent offer price today.
This little share now represents a major holding for me.
Good luck to all VIA investors!

[tedg41] 12/9/2005 10:25

AFXF report.
Go to Recent News box, click on "More". Report is about 6 down list.

[surfer2] 09/9/2005 19:08

Ted g 41
is it possible to post a copy of that report
or divulge further details?