Optibiotix Health Share Discussion Threads

[bernieboy] 29/12/2016 16:19

Fronby lol! Tw has been pumping this all the way from 8.5p but not dumping!

[neftanikoff] 29/12/2016 14:41

with respect, i am not sure why the above post is deserving of 10 ticks, basically old information, alas this share price to buy is at present now under 62 so unfortunately no xmas rally for opti

[elrico] 28/12/2016 21:38

With SOH links to the NHS and the obesity epidemic OPTI are well placed to reap rewards.


Not a new story, but one worth repeating...
The NHS plans to impose its own sugar tax in hospitals to help tackle the “national sugar high” increasingly ruining people’s health, the service’s boss reveals.



British taxpayers are spending more on treating obesity-related conditions than on the police or fire service, the head of the National Health Service has admitted.

Simon Stevens, chief executive of NHS England, said that around 40 per cent of the NHS's workload is related to "modifiable health risk factors", such as excessive alcohol consumption, smoking and lack of exercise.

NHS England said around £16 billion a year is spent on the direct medical costs of diabetes and conditions related to being overweight or obese.

Edit - this compares with NHS in England spent £5.1 billion on overweight and obesity-related ill-health in 2014. Today we are told 10% of NHS budget is spent on tackling obesity.

[owenmo] 28/12/2016 11:37

An entrant in Ireland's "Young scientist of the year" competition demonstrates enhancement under general heading of "thriving" in a foal given a daily dietary yoghurt supplement. Aren't we progressing down this avenue too?

[rafboy] 28/12/2016 09:19

Very hopeful that 2017 will see us above a pound for good. Disposal on the cards, our MN should be named along with other deals yet to be announced. All in all I see a decent future for OPTI and I wonder if we will see it tipped as a share to watch. Hope you all had a good Christmas.

[sukithedog] 27/12/2016 17:30

Just making sure 😂

[judijudi] 26/12/2016 21:27

suki,
We read it the first time!!

[luminoso] 24/12/2016 12:36

Thanks for posting that, john henry. It is useful to understand the reasoning behind the extension. I respect AR for providing that info and yes, he is very loyal and committed to the company and a real asset on the OPTI board IMO. For that reason, its tempting to say
" You know what, why should he be screwed over by the Inland Revenue in these circumstances, give him the slack here ! "
However, leaving aside personality and his great contribution to the company, I have to agree with diabolo and jj on this. Its not a big deal, but, in principle, it's an inappropriate action in a company, which should be trying to attract serious institutional interest.
Probably look like a storm in a tea cup in a few months. All IMO.
Merry Christmas all and thanks for making this a great discussion board in 2016.

[whl2] 23/12/2016 16:39

Thanks for posting the reply john henry. It's been a funny old week! Best wishes to all OPTI shareholders, forget the markets and enjoy that precious time with your families. Believe me , if these keep falling further I think we'll all be declaring "notification of holdings" rns's next year!

[1bokke] 23/12/2016 16:19

On a separate note, have a bloody good Xmas all!

[judijudi] 23/12/2016 16:06

My opinion is unchanged

[bdog51] 23/12/2016 15:23

I've just noticed that Hargreaves Lansdown is showing the Bid price at close of 58.50p.On LSE it's 61p.Which is correct?

[john henry] 23/12/2016 15:04

Imho it's quite a reasonable request.

[diablo26261] 23/12/2016 14:57

The comparison is not inequitable - for Reynolds to have his profit taxed as income tax rather than CGT it is because he is classified as a TRADER. This gives him benefits in other aspects of taxation planning.

It is a personal situation and the extension to other warrant holders is not really relevant.

His professional trade has led him to this position.

[john henry] 23/12/2016 14:44

The warrants were initially issued out of Ducat pre – Opti The majority of Ducat shareholders called their warrants during 2014 / 15 and 16 I did not as I am hugely loyal to the Company In October I sought to call my warrants and take up the stock without selling any – again this is my commitment to the business As a professional I sought tax advise and the resulting HMRC opinion is that I would have had a benefit in kind immediately on exercise (income tax) all external warrant holders paid CGT on disposal, therefore even if I did not sell a single share I had to pay HMRC 47% on the difference between 8p and 64p = 56p X 400,000 = £224,000 @ 47% = £105,280 within 30 days – this in my opinion is not terribly fair as everybody else paid CGT as explained on disposal. I sought Board approval and NOMAD approval to extend the warrant period and rather just to do it for myself I have extended it for all current holders When you state "I have shifted the goal posts" what I had was something inequitable as I was at a huge disadvantage and didn't want to dispose of any stock to fund the tax position on calling the warrants I hope this clarifies your understanding of events Kind regards Adam

[judijudi] 23/12/2016 14:11

Hey that's great.
Looking forward to reading it!

[john henry] 23/12/2016 13:46

I have had a response from Adam regarding the warrants and the likes of JJ etc are way off base. Imho what he is requesting is just and fair. I have requested approval to post his reply on this message board.

[currypasty] 23/12/2016 11:59

£597k nice work

[someuwin] 23/12/2016 11:58

£77,000 worth of warrants at 8p each = 962,500 shares.

Which = £596,750 at current 62p.