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WORTHINGTON - Up for sale! (WRN)     

Sharesure - 12 Sep 2005 20:05

Michael Edelson, serial director, and amongst other current directorships on the Board of Singer & Friedlander AIM3 VCT plc, has been appointed to the Board of WRN to assist Joe Dwek, current chairman, holder of over 17% of the equity and currently ubderwriting WRN's term loans, in seeking to merge, acquire or reverse WRN into a new business. WRN already has valuable property assets which have Change of Use potential, so the company might readily appeal to a private property company seeking a full listing.
The shares are thinly traded and have already responded to this recent appointment in anticipation that a deal will not be long in coming. The right deal should make this stock motor.

Sharesure - 17 Oct 2015 14:32 - 177 of 213

Harrycat, it seems we are the only investors/numpties in this on money am. The additional extension could be viewed as promising given the target company having done some refinancing. Really don't know how this will play out from here.
If Doug Ware lives up to his comments in the past then we can look forward to some fireworks. If those that think he will not are correct then this will be a future CGT loss for offset. Interesting to see how it goes.

HARRYCAT - 18 Oct 2015 11:10 - 178 of 213

There were a number of other bb's where the WRN following was lemming like! .....but with no action possible by investors, there isn't much else to say .....just a waiting game. My own gut reaction, based on nothing particular, is that the longer this drags on, the less likely a favourable outcome. I only have a very small stake, as I had a feeling this was going to be a high risk punt, but....you never know!

irlee57 - 18 Oct 2015 12:41 - 179 of 213

sharesure include me in your list of numpties, owning this share, has lost me the will to live.

Sharesure - 22 Oct 2015 15:55 - 180 of 213

It would seem likely that the suspension could have caused all possible deals to have been put on hold. If not, then 12 months of litigation settlement time might have been useful for some income. Agree with both of you this is totally unpredictable (well not to some elsewhere who already reckon it's a total loss). On what is public so far, I don't think it is possible to be that certain. I have been in other similar 'shells' - some have worked out well, others have gone to the wall. That's part of the risk and the appeal.

HARRYCAT - 13 Nov 2015 10:51 - 181 of 213

Update in relation to possible merger

Pursuant to rule 2.6 (c) of the City Code on Takeovers and Mergers (the "Code"), the Company has requested a 28 day extension to the period of time whereby Nuna Minerals A/S ("Nuna") must, under Rule 2.6 (a) of the Code, either announce a firm intention to make an offer for the Company, or announce that it does not intend to make an offer. The Takeover Panel has consented to this extension. Therefore the deadline is now 5pm on 11th December.

The Company understands that progress is continuing to be made in relation to the proposed refinancing of Nuna by Greenland Mining Management Ltd and that a General Meeting of Nuna is expected to be called to put the refinancing proposals to shareholders.

There can be no certainty that these discussions will lead to an offer being made for the Company, nor as to the terms on which any offer may be made.

Sharesure - 13 Nov 2015 15:12 - 182 of 213

Sort of improvement on the last few extensions! It's anyone's guess as to the outcome. When I have spoken to DW way back during the previous suspension he came across as straight forward and sincere in what he is trying to do. Suspect that some of the previous bunch may be different. I am not holding my breath that December 11th will be the date on which this is resolved one way or the other. It's more bizarre than most shells I have ever been in and that is saying something when the list includes Belair Cosmetics!

HARRYCAT - 11 Dec 2015 09:48 - 183 of 213

StockMarketWire.com
Worthington Group has successfully requested a 28-day extension to the period of time in which Nuna Minerals must either announce a firm intention to make an offer, or announce it does not intend to.

The Takeover Panel has consented to this extension. Therefore the deadline is now 5pm on 8th January 2016.

The Company understands that progress is continuing to be made in relation to the proposed refinancing of Nuna by Greenland Mining Management Ltd, and that at the General Meeting of Nuna on 25th November 2015 the shareholders of Nuna approved the re-financing proposals.

There can be no certainty that these discussions will lead to an offer being made for the Company, nor as to the terms on which any offer may be made.

Sharesure - 11 Dec 2015 18:21 - 184 of 213

Suspect that 8/1/2016 will still not give sufficient time because Christmas shutdown may have an impact. Not much we can do. I would like to think that progress was being made on the other deals too - forlorn hope I suspect!

Sharesure - 08 Jan 2016 11:59 - 185 of 213

Yet another extension; so predictable. Given the volatile market it would not be surprising if a further extension into March is applied for. Assuming they do do some sort of deal and Doug Ware's comment about a substantial premium to the suspension price does become a reality (no matter how justified) then the play really is short sellers having to close out on a stock with little free market in the shares. That might be entertaining - and very profitable! But nothing is guaranteed where this stock is concerned.

HARRYCAT - 04 Feb 2016 11:29 - 186 of 213

8th January 2016

Update in relation to possible merger
Pursuant to rule 2.6 (c) of the City Code on Takeovers and Mergers (the "Code"), the Company has requested a 28 day extension to the period of time whereby Nuna Minerals A/S ("Nuna") must, under Rule 2.6 (a) of the Code, either announce a firm intention to make an offer for the Company, or announce that it does not intend to make an offer. The Takeover Panel has consented to this extension. Therefore the deadline is now 5pm on 5th February 2016.

HARRYCAT - 04 Feb 2016 11:30 - 187 of 213

Tomorrow is the day!!!!! We should all be rich!.....................I wish!

cynic - 04 Feb 2016 16:40 - 188 of 213

are you betting on yet another extension then?

HARRYCAT - 04 Feb 2016 17:09 - 189 of 213

Something like that, yes. I'm surprised the regulator allows this to carry on indefinitely.

Sharesure - 06 Feb 2016 20:54 - 190 of 213

One question for WRN is that the NUNA deal is just one of a series of deals they planned to do. In the last sixteen months whilst the stock has been suspended what, if anything, has been done to progress any of those deals, particularly the litigation settlement opportunity. They would have had time to do some of those; have they?

HARRYCAT - 10 Mar 2016 09:30 - 191 of 213

TAKEOVER
Pursuant to Rule 2.6 (c) of the City Code on Takeovers and Mergers, the Company has requested a 28 day extension to the period of time whereby Nuna Minerals a/s must, under Rule 2.6 (a) of the Code, either announce a firm intention to make an offer for the Company, or announce that it does not intend to make an offer. The Takeover Panel has consented to this extension. Therefore the deadline is now 1 April 2016. The Company understands that progress is continuing to be made in relation to the proposed refinancing of Nuna by Greenland Mining Management Ltd. There can be no certainty that these discussions will lead to an offer being made for the Company, nor as to the terms on which any offer may be made.

HARRYCAT - 14 Apr 2016 08:22 - 192 of 213

TAKEOVER
Pursuant to Rule 2.6 (c) of the City Code on Takeovers and Mergers, the Company has requested a 28 day extension to the period of time whereby Nuna Minerals A/S must, under Rule 2.6 (a) of the Code, either announce a firm intention to make an Offer for the Company, or announce that it does not intend to make an Offer. The Takeover Panel has consented to this extension. Therefore the deadline is now 5pm on 29 April 2016. The Company understands that progress has been made in relation to the proposed refinancing of Nuna by Greenland Mining Management Ltd. There can be no certainty that these discussions will lead to an Offer being made for the Company, nor as to the terms on which any Offer may be made.

HARRYCAT - 10 May 2016 08:38 - 193 of 213

29th April 2016
Update in relation to possible merger
Pursuant to Rule 2.6 (c) of the City Code on Takeovers and Mergers (the "Code"), the Company has requested a 28 day extension to the period of time whereby Nuna Minerals A/S ("Nuna") must, under Rule 2.6 (a) of the Code, either announce a firm intention to make an offer for the Company, or announce that it does not intend to make an offer. The Takeover Panel has consented to this extension. Therefore the deadline is now 5pm on 27th May 2016.

The Company understands that progress has been made in relation to the proposed refinancing of Nuna by Greenland Mining Management Ltd.

HARRYCAT - 08 Jun 2016 11:27 - 194 of 213

TAKEOVER
The Company has announced that pursuant to Rule 2.6 (c) of the City Code on Takeovers and Mergers, the Company has requested a 56 day extension to the period of time whereby Nuna Minerals A/S must, under Rule 2.6 (a) of the Code, either announce a firm intention to make an offer for the Company, or announce that it does not intend to make an offer.
The Takeover Panel has consented to this extension. Therefore the deadline is now 5.00pm on 22 July 2016. The Company understands that progress has been made in relation to the proposed refinancing of Nuna. There can be no certainty that these discussions will lead to an offer being made for the Company, nor as to the terms on which any offer may be made.

HARRYCAT - 05 Aug 2016 15:44 - 195 of 213

TAKEOVER
Pursuant to Rule 2.6 (c) of the City Code on Takeovers and Mergers, the Company has requested a 56 day extension to the period of time whereby Nuna Minerals A/S must, under Rule 2.6 (a) of the Code, either announce a firm intention to make an offer for the Company, or announce that it does not intend to make an offer.
The Takeover Panel has consented to this extension. Therefore the deadline is now 5pm on 16 September 2016. The Company notes that on 1 July 2016 the Court of Greenland ruled in favour of the bankruptcy petition claim made by the former CEO of Nuna, Mr Ole Christiansen. Pending the resolutions of the bankruptcy claim, the parties continue their ongoing discussions about a possible offer for the Company

HARRYCAT - 22 Oct 2016 08:07 - 196 of 213

POSSIBLE WINDING UP
The Company previously announced that Worthington`s Pension Fund, the "Jerome Group plc Retirement Benefits Plan", had resolved the legal dispute over GBP3 Million of the Scheme`s cash assets. Despite this the Pension Fund is still in substantial deficit. As Worthington is unable to complete the proposed Acquisitions itself, due to having no tradable shares with which to do so, the Company is not in a position to service the Company`s Pension Fund contributions on an ongoing basis.
In order to protect the pensioners` position, the Pension Fund will therefore need to enter the Pension Protection Fund so that existing pensioners will be paid in full, and deferred pensioners (i.e. those yet to retire) will receive 90 per cent of their pension entitlements. In order for the Pension Fund to qualify to enter the Pension Protection Fund, it is necessary forWorthington to go through a qualifying event. The Board of Directors have therefore decided to propose terms for a Company Voluntary Arrangement (CVA) with all creditors. At the General Meeting, the Company will seek the approval of Shareholders for the implementation of the CVA for the purposes of Rule 21.1 of the Takeover Code.
Due to the delays in the possible Takeover of Worthington, in order to secure the position for pensioners, the Pension Fund Trustees have had no alternative but to issue a Petition to Wind Up the Company, this Petition is due to be heard on the 24 October 2016.
The Board is of the view that these CVA proposals will now provide the best possible outcome for creditors, including pensioners, whilst also ensuring that the Company`s Shareholders are able to participate in the Company`s future success. It is therefore expected that the Petition hearing on the 24 October 2016 will be adjourned, in order to allow the proposal for the CVA to be put in place.
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