Market's view on Orchard Funding
Published on April 2024
- Stock watcher expresses anxiety for shareholders, urging caution due to perceived risks.
- Discussion on shareholding percentages: R.Takhar holds 54.19%, Mrs.Ravi 2.44%, with minor shares held by relatives and others.
- Concerns raised about fair treatment of all shareholders amidst speculation of company going private.
- Some stock watchers believe the company remains a valuable investment despite recent share price drops, citing improved financials and potential for high dividends.
- A stock watcher points out potential risk with the word ‘partial’ in company updates, suggesting it might indicate only a partial buyout offer at lower prices.
- Speculation about possible buyout prices ranging from 30p to 50p if company decides to go private.
- Discussion on the impact of a significant shareholder selling their position following fraud news, which crashed the share price to 16p.
- Concerns about a majority shareholder possibly making a low-ball buyout offer, with some stock watchers expressing willingness to hold their shares even if the company goes private.
- Debate over the rationality of selling shares at a price significantly lower than their perceived value based on financial metrics and company performance.