French Connection Share Discussion Threads

[boonkoh] 11/4/2021 23:11

Go Global is probably not in the running anymore I think.Acquired Modcloth in Jan, Janie and Jack just announced end Mar/early Apr.They're a small team so probably need to digest these acquisitions first before doing another.

[thomstar] 07/4/2021 16:46

Could go either way

[smicker] 10/3/2021 13:35

Next have announced an investment in Reiss this morning. Christoph Angelidis the CEO of Reiss was previously with French Connection.

[holdingtight] 09/3/2021 14:25

Fortunately we're no longer in the middle of the pandemic - with vaccines rolling out and a timetable for a return to something near normal, high street sales should pick up. And I think the on-line performance is strong and that bricks and mortar commitment wise they are in reasonable shape. I reckon you are right; a short delay will be positive.

[smicker] 09/3/2021 12:56

I'm not sure the middle of a pandemic is when you would expect to secure the best price for your business. Maybe better to wait for a few months of unrestricted trading without many high street competitors and see how things look then. I would assume the company will also have used the crisis to bring forward restructuring to address the poor performance of the physical stores

[holdingtight] 09/3/2021 12:40

I think this is the problem... could take months, or even a year or more to resolve and no guarantee of a sale. On the other hand, could happen any day !

[myayield] 09/3/2021 09:42

How long do you think before the takeover is resolved? Also price drifting down.

[thomstar] 09/3/2021 09:08

Gone a bit quiet here...

[holdingtight] 02/3/2021 14:12

I wonder who the three are and how serious. Possibly one is Mike's mate.

[smicker] 02/3/2021 13:44

Boohoo needs some column inches to get the US import story off the front pages. Surely they can plant a story in the press? Just joking hxxps://www.aol.co.uk/news/french-connection-launches-sale-process-133934209.html. nothing new here

[holdingtight] 02/3/2021 13:29

3 new bidders and in an active sale process. Got to be good. But of course no indication of price and an extended timeframe so not good if you are in a hurry to see it concluded.We need an intrepid reporter to dig something up.

[smicker] 02/3/2021 13:01

I'd say its slightly positive but obviously delays any decision. Dip was bought very quickly

[goujas1979] 02/3/2021 12:55

Ah missed that in the panic of watching the price dip. Seems positive and like a hold for now?

[smicker] 02/3/2021 12:49

Theres a link to 2 rns's at the top of this page. One of them mentions 3 new bidders who dont want named so seems a genuine process has now started and has priced out the old 2. "Since the announcement of 5 February 2021, the Company has been approached by and engaged in preliminary conversations with a further three interested parties, in addition to Go Global, concerning proposals which may or may not result in an offer for the Company. Accordingly, the Company has now agreed with the UK Takeover Panel ("Panel") that any discussions in relation to an offer for the Company may take place within the context of a formal sale process (as referred to in the Code) in order to enable conversations with parties interested in making such a proposal to take place on a confidential basis."

[goujas1979] 02/3/2021 12:46

Where's the 3 new bidders mentioned?

[smicker] 02/3/2021 12:40

Turns out it is. 3 new bidders with the old 2 gone.

[goujas1979] 02/3/2021 12:05

i believe they have to announce their intentions before this friday at 5pm. Is no news good news?

[holdingtight] 01/3/2021 16:47

I hope this is the calm before the storm. But good to see it holding steady at these levels. It can't be long before we hear one way or the other.

[kinwah] 24/2/2021 16:44

Thomstar, I always blame algorithmic trading for these silly little trades of a few shares however it does look especially odd in FCCN today. If I was to speculate I think tomorrow could bring some more detailed news about the bid talks. That Apinder guy who bought Ashley's stock has probably had a chat with Marks by now so might be putting himself forward as another serious bidder. Marks may well want to sell his shareholding before 5th April depending on what is in the budget to take advantage of the 10% rate of tax with Entrepreneur's Relief. I sense things will happen quickly this time round with the bid discussions.

[thomstar] 24/2/2021 13:00

Whats with all the single digit buys, someone splashing out?

[smicker] 22/2/2021 23:02

Hopefully we'll have it all wrapped up long before then. Fingers crossed

[kinwah] 22/2/2021 15:38

Smicker, there will be an issue with IG Group for CFDs but not just yet. FCCN is on the list of shares where IG will stop doing business in CFDs and spread-betting from 29th March. All existing positions have to be closed by then.

[smicker] 21/2/2021 17:54

Any issues with IG Group?

[thomstar] 19/2/2021 17:42

Little pop today , bodes well for next week

[awise355] 19/2/2021 16:31

Came down a bit but good finish to the week, crack at 30's next week bar market meltdown?!