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?

It could turn out like BFP - take a long time and end up being
sold for much less then expected - I hope not, but it seems
possible..

Afternoon bunny.

Bunny did you ever use your bookercard ??

No didn't in the end - not one near enough to me. Mind you not
a bad thing I suppose, cos now I can't miss what I didn't use!
Afternoon Dave !!

so WLW not a flyer then in your opinion guys. i am not so sure, i think there is a reasonable chance that of the indicative range is raised then the books may be opened. they would be classed a serious bidder if they clarified their intentions. 55+ would probably get their foot in the door...

I was in WLW proptrade, but sold when the bid rumour began @ 50p
that was a few weeks back, I certainly wouldn't go back in now,
but as always DYOR and Good Luck whatever you decide to do!
:>)

and there they go!

Woolworths gets new Apax takeover approach as offer deadline extended
AFX


LONDON (AFX) - High street retailer Woolworths Group PLC said it received an improved takeover proposal from Apax Partners Worldwide LLP pitched at 58.2 pence per share, up from an original indicative offer of 50-55 pence per share.

The retailer said it agreed to let Apax carry out due diligence on the understanding that any formal bid is made before the extended deadline set by the Takeover Panel.

The Takeover Panel extended the deadline from noon on March 21 to May 6.


So they will accept that imo.

Well done Bish for holding out, shame I did not!

Prop it was on the cards but done my money on these last summer,,wish i could of got 36,,could of had it at 38 ****.

Big day tomorrow will the bishop still be at the alter,to bless the woolworth faithful.

Must do better.

im still in tommo should be fun

Looks ok to me,its a smash and grab at 58.2 pence a share.

Results announced, profit down to 9.3 mill from 66 mill, no divi!! good job a takweover is at hand or the shares would be on the floor.

58.2 is a steel opto ,,run it to the ground,,and give them no choice springs to mind.

Keeping out of this one Dave, you know me, don't like risky situs.. LOL

Not one for me either,mid 30s yes mid 50 no.

Its a touch heavy today this one early doors.

Apax Partners Says Abandoning Woolworths Group Offer (

http://www.bloomberg.com/apps/news?pid=10000102&sid=aStfoiIge7Uc&refer=uk

Dive, Dive Dive!!!!

Bloody hell sw thats made my day,will have a good look at this now.