Tipped by the independent 2/01/2004

........."And so to our traditional "wild card". Pipex Communications, formerly known as GX Networks, is a telecoms company created by one of the entrepreneurs behind Ukbetting, Peter Dubens. It has been assembled from six smaller players. The ambitious company is generating cash for the first time but is still not widely followed in the City. It could be an undiscovered gem".

Never know we might get an thirdparty hostile bid for HER. But then again I cant but help feel that the more PXC adds to its growing empire the more likely we are going to see a bid for the mother ship, ie PXC. Hope that makes sense.

Please remember just what PXC as achieved in such a short time and at rock bottom prices aswell.

cheers GF.

Well, whatever the reason, PXC has been the darling of my (meagre) portfolio since I first got in back in July on a Shares Mag tip.

The shares are undervalued!!! results definately out next week, who needs em now. as positive news is flowin again!!! watch this company move.. long term and i mean long term this companies a gem!!!

nav1000. How do you know that PXC results are definately due next week ?

I contacted pipex direct this week.

answer:At the end of Marc, or early April.

Troys

That what reply I got, when I contacted them 2 days ago..
Regards

Small article about the possible deal with HER in the FT today.

Would of hoped for a little more movement today after news of HER

How does Pipex propose paying for HER.Will they be coming back to the market for more money????

As i understand it, the offer is cash

It is a cash offer and if Pipex get HER for the price they are looking at (2.5p per share), it will be a real bargain because HER are doing well and the deal will open many doors straight into Europe.

Added again today. The results should prove to be a spur on.

cheers Gf.

Moving up nicely today!!

Let's hope it continues.. :) (although every time i say that on any share, it goes down soon after! - but not this one, I hope!)

Does anyone have more news on when the results are due ?

You were right!

Here a news story from the guardian today
Host to be piped aboard

Tuesday March 30, 2004
The Guardian

Pipex Communications was back on the move yesterday amid talk that it is close to sealing the acquisition of Host Europe, a deal which would make the firm one of the biggest listed on Aim.
According to market gossip, Pipex, run by serial entrepreneur Peter Dubens, has instructed its broker, Collins Stewart, to raise about 31m by way of a share placing to pay for Host. If Mr Dubens pulls off the deal Pipex, a broadband interest and telecoms company, would have a market capitalisation of about 230m.
However, traders reckon Pipex has no plans to seek a main market listing at the moment.
Pipex shares closed 3.4% higher at 11.37p last night, while Host Europe rose 1% to 2.36p.

and this from the Times

Talk that Pipex Communications, the internet service provider, will unveil a share placing tomorrow to fund the purchase of Host Europe, 0.04p dearer at 2.36p, helped its shares up 0.37p at 11.17p.

What is the market capitalisation now compared to the projected cap of 230m?
How will this affect the share price?

i don't know a lot about market capitalisation and the like i am a newbie the story was sent too me from digital look they have more info there

ok Thanks. do you have the link ?

Moneyam quotes page shows mkt cap for PXC as 108m & for HER = 21.5m. Don't know how accurate/up todate this info is. However, it only comes to a ttl of 130m mkt cap.
Difficult to see where the projected 230m comes from ?