French Connection Share Discussion Threads

[multiplural] 26/1/2017 11:15

More press on FCCN:

[tmfmayn] 24/1/2017 11:34

I can see that latest Gatemore letter being ignored as well.

I reckon there is no chance that Mr Angelides will want to get involved in Gatemore's corporate-governance niceties and lead a search for other non-execs. His expertise is product design.

Gatemore et al simply have to stop tip-toeing around the obvious problem -- which is Mr Marks is well past his sell-by date. Instead, the dissident investors ought to launch an EGM to force Mr Marks out and find a capable chief exec to run the group in his place.

[srpactive] 24/1/2017 10:13

Thank you, yes if completely ignored again, you would
loose all credibility with your clients, so Gatemore
must get something changed for this not to happen.

I am glad someone is trying though, good for them.

dyor

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active

[multiplural] 24/1/2017 10:06

The letter is now public:

[srpactive] 24/1/2017 09:41

The last time we had talk of a revolt the share price
rose swiftly higher, I am expecting the same here
but no retrace just a surge towards 50p.

The first revolt and failure can be accepted, but if you
do it twice, you either win or look a complete fool, this
is where we are now.

dyor

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active

[she-ra] 22/1/2017 20:23

Marks is a wealthy man. Why is he paying himself so much when many companies that are run by their founders (and sometimes not) often take a nominal annual income of £1 or $1 when they are not making profits. He doesn't seem too worried about running down the company's cash balances - I don't think he should be rewarded for failure. I get the feeling some investors who have been vocal are worried he wants to take the company private on the cheap and screw all the other shareholders.

If Adderley is supportive of any action by Marks that undermined all other shareholders I think Dunelm shareholders would have something to be concerned about.

[she-ra] 22/1/2017 18:15

Jon Asgeir Johannesson once owned through his now defunct Baugur 20% shares in French Connection. FCCN was probably part of his plans to extend his clothing retail empire that included Oasis, Karen Millen and Whistles.

I wonder if he wants and has the availability of funds to grab French Connection and rebuild his empire. He seems to have a leaning towards UK retail.

Some of his recent UK investments are high end products - meat and furniture. He now seems to be attracted to the luxury end of the market.




hxxps://www.retail-week.com/sectors/fashion/analysis-former-baugur-boss-jon-asgeir-johannesson-eyes-uk-return/5060951.article

[srpactive] 22/1/2017 17:40

Thank you, he is just waiting for big bid.

dyor

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active

[srpactive] 22/1/2017 11:23

Could you cut and paste as I do not subscribe,
thank you in advance.

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active

[multiplural] 22/1/2017 10:02

Interesting read:

[srpactive] 12/1/2017 13:27

Possibly because they were most likely going to be bad,
managing news is a very important part of management,
obviously.

dyor

[smicker] 12/1/2017 13:03

anyone know why the company stopped issuing new year trading statements a few years ago?

[srpactive] 10/1/2017 14:25

Trying to get above the 50dma as is aly, could move
higher shortly.

dyor

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active

[she-ra] 28/12/2016 12:44

Aquascutum is being taken over for 9 times revenue and is loss making.

[srpactive] 23/12/2016 11:31

Asians are falling for Cath Kidston's classic British designs (as modelled by Prince George)

By City & Finance Reporter for the Daily Mail

Published: 21:50, 22 December 2016 | Updated: 21:50, 22 December 2016

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Royal approval: Prince George in a piece of Cath Kidston knitwear

Royal approval: Prince George in a piece of Cath Kidston knitwear

The quintessential British designs of lifestyle brand Cath Kidston are flying off the shelves in Japan and Thailand.

Overseas sales at the label, which launched as a single shop in Holland Park in 1993, jumped 44.3 per cent in the six monthsto September 24.

The firm has shot back into the limelight after Prince George was snapped wearing its soldier-print knitwear in 2014.

The roaring trade is the best start to a financial year Cath Kidstonhas experienced yet, and comes on the back of rapid expansion across Japan – where sales soared 30 per cent.

Group sales climbed 12.2 per cent to £59.9million in the period, while profits increased by 12.9 per cent at £39.3million

[rimmy2000] 20/12/2016 16:50

And the Kings Road store was quite busy. Just popped in, could be a turning point?

[srpactive] 15/12/2016 12:22

850 000 buy, interesting.

dyor

[srpactive] 15/12/2016 10:20

Have a nice Christmas and New Year all.

dyor as always.

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[srpactive] 29/11/2016 20:08

After breaking through the 50dma, fccn has now retested the 50dma and bounced off the it.
Lam did this the other month now 30% higher. Fccn looking very good indeed now. I am
expecting a challenge of 45p before year end.

dyor

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active

[srpactive] 29/11/2016 19:59

Something brewing offer shot to 38.75p.

dyor

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active

[srpactive] 24/11/2016 16:01

Fccn now crossed above the 50dma looking very good indeed.

dyor

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active

[srpactive] 24/11/2016 15:58

My picks for 2017 are aly, fccn and lam.

I continue to buy aswell as my other core holdings.

dyor

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active