Direct Line Insurance Share Discussion Threads

[nellynell] 29/2/2024 09:38

Lol well he won't get anything for signing on if he ends up with more than 16k in the bank from cashing in on his options

[alex1621] 29/2/2024 09:35

The bid was opportunistic in more than just valuation, as they sneaked a bid in before the new CEO could settle in the job. A new bid is likely. It may be that the new guy negotiates a deal, cashes in his options, and then heads to the unemployment office to sign on.

[elbrus55] 29/2/2024 09:09

The Board has to act in the interests of their shareholders when making decisions about bid approaches. The large shareholders can pressure them if they feel the Board is not acting appropriately.A hostile bid is also possible, i.e. the potential acquirer can go direct to the target shareholder although they prefer to get an agreed offer where possible.

[boystown] 29/2/2024 08:39

Personally, I'd be quite happy with a quid and shares to c.233p, but they aren't going to get it for that.

At what point does a bid have to be put to shareholders? Is it at the discretion of the board?

[tuftymatt] 29/2/2024 07:56

I agree jubber,

It's been a painful hold for a fair while now so to come out of it with a half decent return this year would be more than welcome.

Good luck all 👍🏻

[jubberjim] 29/2/2024 07:46

Personally not interested in cash and shares so anything above 267 in cash gets the job done and i can leave this car crash of a share in my slipstream

[yump] 28/2/2024 23:53

I can’t tell if some of the posts are on topic or not as they’re written in some sort of new language, composed of what look like mental ADHD part-thoughts.

[jubberjim] 28/2/2024 20:02

Carpingiris?

Stay Frosty!

Good luck

[elbrus55] 28/2/2024 19:36

I suspect may you have a good point to make but it is very difficult to understand your written comments.Would it be possible to write it again in English with correct punctuation and grammar?Many people on this forum are not native speakers of English and so find it difficult to understand informal language.Thanks

[covid 19 deal] 28/2/2024 19:18

Listen kid..you dont short as a retail punters..you buy and sell a price on market makers in house computers ..nothing else punter...and house wins in these derivatives gambling.. now put some oil in

[jrphoenixw2] 28/2/2024 19:16

baddeal#1081 - Lol 'Harsh but fair' as we used to say back in the 90s 'darn the futures floor :-D

ps. And your target to later exit tom's short SST? There is much we can learn from more sophisticated traders such as yourself SST, I'm sure many of us would welcome to hearing the numbers.

[covid 19 deal] 28/2/2024 19:15

Listen very carefully..in the long Run..short doesn't win..but fvuking punters like you ..like to go short on cfd or spread betting or options...how was the shafting

[stevensupertrader] 28/2/2024 19:13

Why should I short? If I have no knowledge of the Possible bid offer , I will definitely SHORT tomorrow morning - thatfif sure

[covid 19 deal] 28/2/2024 19:12

Are you shafted with your shortt

[baddeal] 28/2/2024 19:09

Short were you :)

[stevensupertrader] 28/2/2024 19:03

The Board BOUGHT went the price walked down and SOLD today after 12.18 after giving RNS of aPOSSIBLE BID OFFER. - those who knew this information. Needs to be prosecuted - STINKS AND DISGUSTING - those shareholders who didn’t know lost out if they bought or sold at the mercy of the AGENTS /BOARD MANIPULATION of thr SP

[jubberjim] 28/2/2024 18:54

Bearing in mind the BOD knew about this proposed bid of 233 almost a month ago how on earth did they allow the price to be walked down to 155 this am

Something stinks and I will not rest easy until the cause of that stench has been brought to light

Tread very warily.

[city1911] 28/2/2024 18:44

The offer is far too low. DLG will turn this around within 6-12 months.

[carpingtris] 28/2/2024 18:42

Sure someone mentioned shorts were increasing yesterday?? Bet they got nicely stung today! That'll teach them :)

[stevensupertrader] 28/2/2024 18:40

At 12.18 - the Board came oit a RNS saying Possible bid offer !!!! This ready insider information by someone orthodox who knew.
Tge word POSSIBLE OFFER !!! -