Anyone notice the exratordinary volumes yesterday? (10/5/2004)

48 million!!!

Many more buys than sells.

That and the price held out only losing a fraction of a penny.

No Easter Eggs in sight in my local store.

May be one reason but............

Any ideas people?

I stress right now I'm not personally entertaining going back
into WLW - frankly I'm too worried the whole thing could go
nowhere - but remember I'm a BFP holder who's had to settle for
95p a share in the end! That's the only concern with these situations
if they drop too low and WLW also have a pension deficit like BFP, then
the bid price can drop further then first thought - BFP was thought to
be worth 110p a share but didn't actually get anywhere near.

However....should it hit 35-36p it could, maybe be worth a go for those
who like a real gamble and can stomach the loss that could occur.
Think more then twice before doing tho' in my humble opinion.
AND DYOR especially into the things like pension deficits!

sb if it goes that low then realiscially the deals off and with the
end of year coming, it would be in severe poo.

I suggest staying out really.

I agree about BFP, that was a real pig.

WLW could do the same if the results are bad.

To make any on this now and be safe a holder would need to be in at 30p or so to be absolutley sure.

Forget my musings and wishful thoughts prior to this.

Shareholders thought 50p realistic value and took it.Me included.
WLW very seasonal and dont own freehold to stores.I wouldnt give you 60p.
Cue 70:-)

Report in todays Times echoing Iain's thoughts.

It states Shareholders think 50 pence is a realisitc price hence the drop.

It looks like another BFP could come,with the bid price continually dropping.

For you Woolies holders:

Woolworths Group PLC
08 February 2005



WOOLWORTHS GROUP PLC

Response to indicative proposal from Apax


The Board of Woolworths has received an indicative proposal from Apax Partners
Europe Managers Ltd to make an Offer for the Company in the range of 50-55p per
share. This indicative proposal is subject to a number of pre-conditions
including access to the Company's financial and trading information.



The Board, with its advisers, has considered this indicative proposal carefully.
It has concluded that the range indicated does not provide acceptable value or
certainty to justify entering into detailed discussions with Apax.





- Ends -

LOOK LIKE WERE GOING TO SEE A BATTLE well i hope so

Who with though?

Lots of talk.

Maybe a couple of days and some will appear.

I think it may be doubtful though at the moment.

Now watch me be wrong!

imho when you go to buy/bid for an item/company YOUR FIRST BID IS NEVER YOUR LAST AND HIGHEST

I admire your positive stand on this babykitcat and if you are
still in and holding WLW, I really hope you are right.
Good Luck!!

possitive thought n all that!!!! THANKS RABBIT
FROM THE CAT

:>)

if it hits 51 today im off the fence and back in the garden!!!!

COME ON THE GIVE US SOME MORE RNS 16:33 DONT BE SHY

I put pellets down in the garden so watch out.

WATCH IT ME MUMS A TIGER!!!
ROTFLMAO
NICE ONE SW I LIKE IT

HANG ON A MO 10,000,000 BUY ORDERS PUT IN AFTER 16:30 UP CAN KEEP YOUR PELLETS IM GOING TO SIT IN THE TREE UP (HIGH) COZ THATS WERE ME SHARES WILL BE TOMMO WITH ANY LOOK!!!!

Rumour is there is a second bidder.

thanks $$$$

Hows it hanging sw with wlw now.

No different.

As I was not on this at the start I am not willing to jump in at this stage. It would be a bit like chasing smoke!

I hope you had a good few days away?