IAL has been tipped by two people on different BB's and I was just wondering what peoples views are on here.

Hope the below helps dandu71:

Taken from City Equities:-

DJ Inter-Alliance Grp Homes In On Acquisition - Sources
18 December 2003 12:28:14


LONDON (Dow Jones)--One of the U.K.'s largest independent financial advisors, Inter-Alliance Group PLC (IAL.L), is in talks to acquire one of its U.K. peers for around GBP20 million, people familiar with the situation said Thursday.

Although an announcement isn't expected imminently, key details of the acquisition could be fleshed out as early as Friday, one of these people said.

The purchase would add significant scale to Inter-Alliance's business, itself only worth just over GBP20 million by market capitalization.

The sources declined to disclose the name of Inter-Alliance's target, noting only the large number of IFAs operating in the U.K. and the fragmented nature of an industry ripe for consolidation.

At 1220 GMT, Inter-Alliance shares were flat at 2.25 pence.

Company Web site: www.inter-alliance.co.uk

-By Sarah Thompson, Dow Jones Newswires; 44-0207-842-9280; sarah.thompson@dowjones.com


(END) Dow Jones Newswires

18-12-03 1228GMT

Is is past-dated, so I don't know about the accuracy.

GoodNight.

what's happening.....?
expecting some news from IAL, but web site is under-construction. any body with info is welcomed.

thanks

I also bought into this company after reading two positive articles in the shares mag. Aswell as Royal bank of Scotland and Norich Union Henderson global investment own a large % of the shares (have proven track record with investments). I bought in at 2.75p and have since lost nearly 30-40% of my investment. I stronlgy believe and hope that the comapny will tunnel it's way out of this proverbial f**king hole! Good luck everyone...............

I bought in @ 3p 4 months ago on the back of shares mag. it should be a good recovery play. I wish got some more earlier today @2p.
I'm not entirely sure how it all works but... I reckon the price has been driven low to ensure that there is anough institutional interest/support to underwright the funding for the aquisition. Normally when an aquisition is announced a share placing is also announced to fund the move. If this happens the share price stays the same or goes down !. Lets hope it's different (skyhigh ?) this time round. ! and lets hope it's soon..... good luck all :)

thanks sue, one hell of a rollr coaster ride for ial today, i too bought at 3p back in october, i`m hoping it`s only a matter of time before it turns but there was some big sells today which i can`t see as a positive sign if people are wanting to get out??

true big sells today, but only investers fed up of waiting for something to happen. Keep the faith everyone and lest see what happens on friday!!!!!!!!

aye aye captain, I too have a lot of faith in the company, lets keep up the positive vibes, if anyone has any news at all please post. Thanks.

Reminds me of RDN before the bounce

The price is going up, any particular reasons?????

i am suprised too. any news?.....
may be awaiting a big move 2mrow....friday.

Lots of buys today but can't find anymore news.....

LONDON (Dow Jones)--One of the U.K.'s largest independent financial advisors, Inter-Alliance Group PLC (IAL.L), is in talks to acquire one of its U.K. peers for around GBP20 million, people familiar with the situation said Thursday.

Although an announcement isn't expected imminently, key details of the acquisition could be fleshed out as early as Friday, one of these people said.

The purchase would add significant scale to Inter-Alliance's business, itself only worth just over GBP20 million by market capitalization.

The sources declined to disclose the name of Inter-Alliance's target, noting only the large number of IFAs operating in the U.K. and the fragmented nature of an industry ripe for consolidation.

At 1220 GMT, Inter-Alliance shares were flat at 2.25 pence.

Company Web site: www.inter-alliance.co.uk

Just thought |I would pop this on the site if any of you hadn't already read it! Cheers people and good luck................

any news been leaked out early?
buying volume so high so far. recken, its goin to be a good news 2mrow.

best wishes for all those who hold them.

thanx

Late trades(selling)that too big qty.....anybody with info? pls.