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ARGV Argentvive

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Share Name Share Symbol Market Type Share ISIN Share Description
Argentvive LSE:ARGV London Ordinary Share GB00B2425T97 ORD 10P
  Price Change % Change Share Price Bid Price Offer Price High Price Low Price Open Price Shares Traded Last Trade
  0.00 0.00% 1.375 - 0.00 00:00:00
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16/5/2008
06:58
ARGENTVIVE PLC


BOOKRABBIT.COM SIGNS PARTNERSHIP


BookRabbit.com and ICUE allow consumers to preview and buy the latest books on their mobile devices


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ICUE providing first chapter of books directly to the mobile phones of consumers who have interacted with poster advertising


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BookRabbit to provide the opportunity for consumers to buy the book from their mobile


Chertsey - 16th May 2008 - BookRabbit.com, a brand new online bookshop that connects readers, authors and publishers through the books that they own, announced today that it has entered into a partnership with ICUE, a leading provider of mobile services to the publishing industry, to be the sole purchasing partner for the ICUE's 'first chapter previews' which sends chapter samplers directly to the mobile phones of customers interacting with the poster advertising of a book.


Publishers who partner with ICUE include a short phrase, keyword and short code on any advertising, such as outdoor posters, on books they are promoting. For example a consumer might see:

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Text 'geri' to 64888 t o read an extract from Geri Halliwell's new book Ugenia Lavender
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Text 'moyles' to 64888 to read an extract from Chris Moyles new book The Difficult Second Book


Once the free chapter has been downloaded onto the consumer's phone, they will then have the option to link directly to BookRabbit (www.bookrabbit.com) to buy the book.


Kieron Smith, managing director, BookRabbit, commented, 'I'm extremely pleased that ICUE and BookRabbit can work together on this project. We believe BookRabbit customers enjoy unearthing fantastic reads wherever they find them, and if we can help them find one and buy it whilst they're waiting for the bus, then that's great.'


Whilst reading a book ICUE's system allows users to pause, rewind or fast forward, either one word at a time, by sentence, paragraph or chapter. If the reader wishes to stop at any time or is interrupted by a call or text message the system automatically bookmarks the position, and will resume in the same place when the application and book are re-opened.



ENDS


About BookRabbit

BookRabbit is an online bookshop that dynamically connects readers, authors and publishers through the books they own. Using BookRabbit, readers can share their passion for books, make recommendations to other readers as well as creating their own personal bookcase and catalogues online - anything from medieval falconry, through bestsellers, to educational publications for schools. BookRabbit has a simple aim - to claim back book selling and book buying, enabling readers to discover the right books for them.


For more information about BookRabbit's fresh approach to online book selling visit www.BookRabbit.com


About ICUE


ICUE are the leading providers of mobile services to the publishing industry and have been distributing book content into mobile medium for the last three years. Their services include providing solutions for mobile commerce and developing powerful marketing applications, reaching the most ubiquitous communications device of all - mobile phones.


ICUE allows book publishers to use its technology to extend publishers marketing into mobile making interactive, giving a richer experience to customers and giving the publisher a great ROI on graphic campaigns.

It also connects authors with readers by distributing free book content.


ICUE is a private business co-owned by senior management and Benchmark Capital, a UK-based venture capitalist firm. Part of the profits from the business will be used to fund charities that focus on improving reading skills amongst UK teenagers and adults.


www.i-cue.co.uk


Contact:


Matt Stewart, Inferno PR - for BookRabbit

Tel: 020 8735 9735

Email: bookrabbit@infernopr.com


Jane Tappuni, MD & Co-Founder, ICUE

E-Mail : jane@i-cue.co.uk
This information is provided by RNS
The company news service from the London Stock Exchange

saffy..

safman
27/3/2008
11:09
Very little or now news since a possible takeover was mention. Very little happening with this in terms of trades or any sort of movement.

Unless anyone knows anything different ?.

jammy02
25/3/2008
09:36
one day i guess the news will just be out re: takeover price ? gotta be over 50p surely ?!
so little voume isnt there.

liquid assets
22/3/2008
14:32
telegraph biz section today, write up on bookrabbit (albeit brief) - no mention of argv as such
liquid assets
19/3/2008
12:33
Appears that its out and about already :

iPhone Week: App of the Day - BookRabbit

jammy02
19/3/2008
11:21
BookRabbit is up and running which is a good thing. Will be interesting to see how well they advertise this and get it "out there" so that people are aware that it exists.

Obviously its something that is going to grow and grow as time passes so but still interesting to see how it takes off...

Anyone have any further info on the possible take over by Denton ???

jammy02
19/3/2008
07:46
RNS Number:4128Q
Argentvive PLC
19 March 2008



ARGENTVIVE PLC

RETAIL8 DIVISION LAUNCHES BETA BOOKRABBIT

ArgentVive plc, the e-commerce group, today announces that its consumer
division, Retail8 has launched the beta version of its new online bookshop that
marries social networking with an eCommerce platform, www.bookrabbit.com. The
launch will be initially to the book trade industry with a consumer launch to
follow thereafter.

BookRabbit aims to differentiate itself from other online booksellers through
the use of technology to enable users to interactively engage with authors,
publishers and other readers through social networking. Site features will
include shared virtual bookshelves and video interviews with authors. Users will
also be able to create and edit their own book categories to create a more
relevant, current book catalogue for all users with an ultimate aim to create a
"Wiki-commerce" environment.

BookRabbit is offering same-day dispatch through its supply chain on a
significant number of titles bought through its website. It also allows
Independent Book Retailers to upload their inventory to the BookRabbit website
which will help participating retailers increase market share and establish an
internet presence without needing to invest in developing their own web portal.

"Kieron Smith, Managing Director, Retail8 commented:

"BookRabbit is a fresh and creative approach to online book selling. Our service
is about making connections - between readers, books, authors, publishers and
Independent Book Retailers. We have a simple aim - to claim back book selling
and book buying, enabling readers to discover the right books for them."

19 March 2008

Enquiries:

ArgentVive plc Tel: 01932 569 912
Kevin Fleming, Finance Director

College Hill Tel: 020 7457 2020
Mark Garraway/Kate Rock

saffy..

safman
04/3/2008
08:49
That is the big question...
jammy02
03/3/2008
18:18
If he buys us out what share price do you think he will offer ?
charlton1
29/2/2008
15:16
yeah, it would be .. take it off the mkt..get someone to buy it..i.e private equity or bring to market a few yrs later at a sig premium..

question is, what price will he pay at current levels..

saffy..

safman
29/2/2008
15:03
I think its more than likely to be the latter.

He has brought some good companies together and would be able to drive it forward with more control and at a greater speed if it was run privately.

Will be ineteresting to see where this one goes

jammy02
29/2/2008
14:25
yeah, have been looking at that.. would give me a decent return indeed, but it sound to me like either he has looked at mkt conditions, or got a great bunch of companies together and taken private would have a less impact to mkt turbulance..i.e. the share price .

overall, not too sure on what denton wants to do..

saffy..

safman
29/2/2008
14:17
The board of ArgentVive, comprising the directors of ArgentVive except Charles Denton, Deputy Chairman (the "Board"), announces that it has received a request from Mr Denton, to allow him to explore the possibility of making an offer for the entire issued share capital of the Company.

The Board understands that, in seeking to make an offer for the Company, it is Mr Denton's objective and intention to take the Company private.

The Board has considered this request and has given permission to Mr Denton to explore this possibility further.

The Board confirms that no offer has been received at this stage and that there can be no certainty that any offer will be forthcoming.

IAF Securities Limited has today resigned as joint broker to the Company and will be acting for Mr Denton in connection with any offer.

Further information will be provided to shareholders in due course.



What happens now ????

jammy02
19/2/2008
09:17
yep, certainly agree, perhaps a little biased being aholder, but with deals with amazon, ebay, and the integration and development of the new buisnesses, certainly a good medium-long term hold..

denton has also invested heavily in ARGV, most noteably 750K @ 50p..

good luck..

saffy..

safman
19/2/2008
08:56
I dont think anyone can argue with his past achievements and I have no doubt that he will take this company in the same direction as his previous one.

Slight fall back in shares but very little activity latey...Good Medium to long term hold IMHO

jammy02
14/2/2008
21:32
Chris Evans highlighed some facts about Charles Denton
bbc.co.uk/blogs/chrisevans/2008/02/i_met_a_man_but_i_have_no_idea.shtml

He refers to Denton's previous business Molton Brown which he picked up for £300,000 and sold for £172,000,000

I read somewhere that he wants to double or more that gain with Argentvive and he picked up Samedaybooks (renamed to Argentvive) for a similar (good value) sum.

Quoting Chris Evans
"I know it's not all about money but if I then tell you he went on to take over Great Ormond Street's fund raising duties and more than tripled the revenue to £81 million in two years, he sounds pretty neat doesn't he ?"

uumode
08/2/2008
12:14
quiet on the ARGV front..eh...

saffy..

safman
23/1/2008
10:54
Will be interesting to see what happens with this. Not sure it quite fits with what he has done so far...but of course. it may very well just be an investment.
jammy02
22/1/2008
18:38
also denton is building a stake in seg..



Former Molton Brown chief builds stake in SCi

By Ben Bland
Last Updated: 1:24am GMT 17/01/2008

Charles Denton, the former chief executive of luxury soap maker Molton Brown, is building a stake in troubled computer games group SCi Entertainment with a view to pushing for management change or even considering a takeover bid.
# The latest news from the media, technology and telecoms industries

Mr Denton, who sold Molton Brown for £170m in 2005, is thought to have bought at least 1pc of SCi's shares and sources familiar with the situation said that he could add to his holding.

safman
22/1/2008
18:37
Julian Rivers, Ex CEO Bertrams Joins Waterside Book Services

Posted at 1:42PM Tuesday 22 Jan 2008
* New focus for pioneering Cruise ship book supplier

* Huge opportunity in niche wholesale market

* Strengthened management team

Today Julian Rivers agreed to join Waterside Book Services as Chairman. Julian brings over 35 years book management experience, through publishing, wholesaling and library supply. Julian Rivers ran Bertram Books, the UK's leading book wholesalers as Chief Executive Officer, and became Deputy CEO of Bertram Group, after their merger with Cypher.

Julian Rivers said "I'm delighted to be taking up this role at Waterside, I see a huge amount of potential in this operation. By being able to use my broad experience in book supply we will be able to develop new customers and publisher relationships."

Charles Denton Deputy Chairman of ArgentVive PLC, which owns Waterside, commented "We're very pleased to be welcoming Julian on board, his experience will enable us to further develop the opportunity we have at Waterside and help us grow our wholesale business."

He added "Taking a cruise has become fashionable again and we're benefitting from our good relations with the Cruise and Ferry companies, we'd also like to develop the skills and services we have in Waterside to be able to serve new customers, in other channels who could benefit from a more personal service than some of the larger players can provide."

The management team at Waterside was also strengthened this week with the appointment of Phil Richardson as Sales Director. Phil has a broad range of experience including National Operations Director Maritime Security

saffy..

safman
18/1/2008
15:17
18 January 2008



ArgentVive PLC
('ArgentVive' or the 'Company')

Director's and PDMR Shareholdings


ArgentVive, the AIM quoted e-commerce group announces that, following the
allotment of shares as consideration for the acquisition of Solcara Limited, Mr
Ray Jackson, Managing Director, holds 1,622,420 ordinary shares representing a
holding of 3.94 per cent. of the Company's issued share capital.


In addition, the Company was notified on 15 January 2008 that, on 8 January
2008, Mr S Van Tran acquired an interest in 300,000 ordinary shares through a
contract for difference ('CFD'). Mr Van Tran, Managing Director of the
Company's AuctionAssist subsidiary, now holds 1,618,980 ordinary shares directly
and a further 458,584 ordinary shares indirectly through his CFD position,
representing, in aggregate, a holding of 7.28 per cent. of the Company's issued
share capital (as at 8 January 2008). Following Admission of 12,625,291
ordinary shares in the Company on 15 January 2008 pursuant to the placing and
acquisition announced on 21 December 2007, Mr Van Tran's holding now represents
5.04 per cent of the Company's issued share capital.





For further information:

ArgentVive plc Tel: 01932 569 912
Kevin Fleming


saffy..

safman
16/1/2008
11:10
With the new acquisition and appointments we should see some new and interesting times ahead for the company.

Still a Medium to Long term play but one I have great faith in.

jammy02
16/1/2008
10:17
Argentvive PLC
16 January 2008


ArgentVive plc
('ArgentVive' or the 'Group')


Appointment of Managing Director
Management Appointments




Appointment of Managing Director

The Board of ArgentVive is pleased to announce that, following the completion of
the acquisition of Solcara Limited ('Solcara'), Ray Jackson has been appointed
as Managing Director of the Group with immediate effect.

As Managing Director of ArgentVive Mr. Jackson will be responsible for the day
to day operations of the Group and driving ArgentVive to profitability. He is
also specifically responsible for the integration of recently acquired companies
into the Group and the exploitation of available synergies.

Mr. Jackson, age 59, is a founder and the Managing Director of Solcara which is
one of the UK's leading search and information management companies. Prior to
founding Solcara in 2001, Mr. Jackson was Sales Director at Dataware Limited, a
leader in knowledge driven e-business solutions. He was also a director at
Eurostart Technologies Limited between 1997 to 1998, a company helping US
technology companies entering European markets. Previously Mr Jackson held
senior management positions with a number of IT companies including Control Data
Corporation and ICL Limited. In 1988 Mr. Jackson was appointed a director of
Dataguild Limited, a networking distribution systems company which was put into
administration in 1996.


Kevin Fleming, Finance Director commented;

'I am delighted that Ray Jackson has joined the Board and believe his eCommerce
experience, particularly in the Business to Business sector, coupled with his
background in research and development within Solcara will be of value to the
Group.'


Management Appointments

Mr. Simon Hargreaves who was Operations Director at Solcara, takes
responsibility for Group Operations and becomes Managing Director of
AuctionAssist Limited with the objective of improving systems and infrastructure
to enable the business to scale rapidly. Mr. Van Tran who had been acting
Managing Director of AuctionAssist will take a New Business Development role
within the ArgentVive Group.

Mr. Rob Martin is promoted to Managing Director of Solcara Limited. Mr. Martin
was formerly Head of the Information Management Division of Solcara and was one
of the founding directors. Mr. Martin has 20 years experience of design,
development and implementation of information management and retrieval solutions
and has been responsible for the product development and professional services
teams at Solcara.







Enquiries: 16 January 2008

ArgentVive plc Tel: 01932 569 912
Kevin Fleming

Charles Stanley Securities Tel: 020 7149 6000
Nominated Adviser
Russell Cook
Carl Holmes

IAF Securities Tel: 020 7747 7400
Gary Pinkerton

College Hill Tel: 020 7457 2020
Kate Rock
Anna Czerny


saffy..

safman
15/1/2008
13:59
Yep...more good news indeed.

Obviously he has big plans ( as we always suspected ) and his drive and ambition is now also being backed by himself...

Very good news and should see this one start to move through the coming months

jammy02
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