Plant Impact Share Discussion Threads

[bigglesbingham] 05/2/2016 09:34

The only think keeping the price down is a seller into Peel Hunt market maker. Hopefully will clear soon.

[wan] 04/2/2016 08:41

In response to a few worries expressed on here, all I would say is that my personal horizons are too far out to worry about share price gyrations, which I have only ever used to top up, as opposed to top slice!

The recent and extended deal with Bayer, to align PI's product pipeline in soy with the full solution of Bayer CropScience, looks to be hopefully only one, of what will prove to be several such deals. In other words, such deals for 'one' row crop are not based on flimsy scientific evidence or a weak pipeline, nor are such deals attached to attractive upfront and milestone payments if there is not good merit, indeed as this one is. Furthermore, PI's market approach (and potential), science and product pipeline are no doubt having an effect in attracting key individuals with excellent knowledge, experience and networks, the effect of which will no doubt be evident in the not too distant future. On top of this we have a management team that is very experienced and prudent and has delivered on the stated strategy.

Keep in mind how disease resistance (cue Soybean Rust), not to mention patent expiry on existing products, can be overcome by combining products to very good effect both on and off the field! And then think how that could ultimately play out beyond Brazil's borders.

Hence, I remain confident about PI's future and ultimate trajectory.

[bigglesbingham] 03/2/2016 13:53

Definite order being manipulated by mm's.

[visionon] 03/2/2016 12:51

Thanks VT. This is a pretty important deal. Monsanto were rebuffed by Syngenta and they are now recommending shareholders accept the Chinese offer.

From memory PIM were doing trials with Syngenta a few years back and more recently have poached several stuff.

I'm not sure if PIM and Syngenta yet have any deals. Doubtless Wan can remind me.

This news reinforces my view that shares should be clung onto.

[robards] 03/2/2016 11:39

Steady on, Horace, don't tempt fate! 38p ain't so far away as all that...

[horace_h] 03/2/2016 11:07

No worries. I first bought in 2009 and the drawdown was, at times, drastic but I've been to various presentations and am happy to wait.

As you say, this is an unusually "mature board" - I can really only remember one passing clown and one 'keyboard warrior'. The pessimists also disappeared at around 38p...

[visionon] 03/2/2016 10:41

That's the right attitude. If we loyal shareholders sit tight that should aid stability as volumes are low on this share. Compare with other AIM shares where the ADVFN board is constant fretting - those SPs are often more volatile.

[horace_h] 03/2/2016 08:33

Thanks to you both. I've locked my shares in the bottom draw until at least the wheat product is commercial and didn't think before typing. Beer was involved - a reason but not excuse...

[here and there] 03/2/2016 07:23

Yep, march update. Think they could have done with an update around now just to keep everybody sweet , otherwise when the March update comes out we will be just recovering lost ground rather than pushing on

[visionon] 02/2/2016 22:22

HH that has changed. see below from Nov RNS:

"Note: timetable for future financial reporting

The Group intends to simplify its financial reporting in the future by issuing announcements of half yearly and preliminary results in March and October respectively, together with two trading updates in June and December."

i.e. don't expect anything till March. thus the drift perhaps. but it's traded in the 50s since May 2015. For an AIM share that is surely cause for celebration !

Also shares are tightly held and on a very big multiple of forward earnings so there's not much to drive the share price until some new contract or results or investor looking to take a big slug.

[horace_h] 02/2/2016 20:38

Last year, the trading update was released on February 9th, describing results for the six months to January 31st.

[trotterstrading] 02/2/2016 19:25

Yes that's whatI thought h&n, thank youIMO the recent job openings at PI are a strong indicator of progress.When is the next update expected please?

[here and there] 01/2/2016 19:07

drifting on no news

[trotterstrading] 01/2/2016 18:56

The share price is looking weak does anyone have a view on the underlying cause, could it be the weak Brazilian market perhaps, or just general market weakness, thoughts?

[wan] 25/1/2016 07:25

Short interview -


Andy's Presentation/talk at
Crops and Chemicals Europe
Bringing together key stakeholders to develop innovative solutions within agriculture to help feed the world
9 - 12 February 2016
Estrel Hotel, Berlin, Germany

16:40 - 17:10
AgChem learnings applied to the Biostimulant sector
Biology data generation
Formulation development
Regulatory compliance
Future direction and conclusions

Andy Fowles,
Global Formulation Manager,
Plant Impact

[trotterstrading] 22/1/2016 13:38

Anyone have an explanation for the recent share price decline?

[bigglesbingham] 19/1/2016 08:47

A lot of buying this morning anyone know if it's been tipped??

[wan] 17/1/2016 06:52

Recall the following agreement, for which product launch was apparently delayed due to labeling issues;

Simplot Partners with Plant Impact to launch novel nitrogen technology for US turf
March 28, 2014
Simplot Partners and Plant Impact plc today announce that Simplot Partners will launch a new product within their Specialty Product line. TransFuse™ N, a product which incorporates Plant Impact’s PiNT technology, will launch this year in 11 western U.S. states in order to offer Simplot Partners high performance turf customers an improved controlled uptake nitrogen solution.


At last, Simplot have launched Transfuse N -

[here and there] 14/1/2016 10:16

I seem to remember seeing that job advertised before but i am not 100% sure.

[visionon] 14/1/2016 09:07

I think PIM were due to do some winter wheat trials in N.America starting last Autumn. That crop would presumably resume growth in the spring so we might get an update in the March interims.

[wan] 14/1/2016 08:17

The recruitment drive continues to expand -

Research and Development Programme Manager, Cereals

January 12, 2016
Plant Impact is seeking to appoint an experienced scientist and team leader to drive our product development effort with respect to cereal crops over a multi-year period, with the aim of bringing 4-5 products through to commercial launch over the next five years.

Company Overview

Plant Impact plc is a UK-based company leading R&D in crop enhancement technology to create products that growers can rely on to increase the yield and quality of their crops. We use our agricultural expertise to find efficient, cost effective ways to offer our solutions to those growers across the world.

The company was founded in 2003 in the United Kingdom and has customers and commercial partners in more than twenty countries. Plant Impact listed its shares on the London AIM exchange in October 2006, where its ticker is PIM. More information is available on the company’s website at www.plantimpact.com

Role Details

Role title: Cereals Programme Manager
Reports to: Dr Steven Adams, Research and Development Director
Salary: Commensurate with experience
Location: Harpenden, Hertfordshire, England
Job Type: Permanent

Closing Date: February 28th 2016

Plant Impact currently has a range of patented and proprietary technologies from which the company has commercialised various formulated foliar chemical spray products to improve crop performance (yield, quality, post-harvest attributes, etc.). These Crop Enhancement products include inorganic fertilisers, biostimulants and biological pesticides. The company aims to expand these technologies along with new, thoroughly screened third-party technologies into new formulated products for cereals crops, specifically Winter and Spring wheat.

Based on crop physiology insights, the aim is to design, prove, field test and commercially launch smart and effective formulations to improve wheat yield in targeted environments, growth stages and under certain crop stress conditions.

Full details -

[rlivsey] 12/1/2016 17:24

We're danger of breaking through the support!!

[wan] 12/1/2016 07:29

BB...Given the Chairman's statement that I highlighted above, it's plausible (we expect our business to grow such that we will become a global leader in crop enhancement) that, if you are a patient investor, your target price range could be achieved 'without' a takeover. If that global leader aspiration can be achieved, perhaps we can then consider what next?

I note another new position -

Executive Assistant & Business Analyst

January 08, 2016

Role Details

Role title: Executive Assistant & Business Analyst
Reports to: Chief Executive Officer
Salary: Commensurate with experience
Location: Rothamsted, Harpenden, United Kingdom
Travel: None
Job Type: Permanent
Closing Date: January 31st 2016
Summary

The Group is expanding its overseas operations, the complexity of its business, and the size and geographic location of its senior management team. Plant Impact is seeking an experienced professional to assist the CEO in organising his own work processes as well as to provide general coordination of the Board and management team throughout its monthly, quarterly and annual workflow.

In addition to traditional administrative responsibilities, the role will provide analytical and project management support to the CEO for key projects including: competitive intelligence, economic analysis, industry networking, investor relations and partner management.

The successful candidate will have strong interpersonal skills, the highest professional standards of written and verbal communication, and a keen interest in international business, as evidenced by overseas education, work or foreign language capability.

Full details -