ChrisIB Â Â 11 #1 Posted April 11, 2018 http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-43733500 They have rejected a 'first' bid but if they are bought what might be the consequences for Sheffield? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
andyofborg   11 #2 Posted April 11, 2018 why would a god of the sun, light, music and prophecy want to buy a bus company? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
melthebell   863 #3 Posted April 11, 2018 http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-43733500 They have rejected a 'first' bid but if they are bought what might be the consequences for Sheffield? Or americas greyhound buses Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
Jeffrey Shaw   90 #4 Posted April 12, 2018 why would a god of the sun, light, music and prophecy want to buy a bus company? Why not? A horsedrawn covered mail wagon bought one! Maybe the purchaser should be told where to get off... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
Padders   2,862 #5 Posted April 12, 2018 How will it affect the share price.. I have a substantial amount of shares In first group. notice they have risen about 10p in price. Good or Bad. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
melthebell   863 #6 Posted April 12, 2018 How will it affect the share price.. I have a substantial amount of shares In first group. notice they have risen about 10p in price. Good or Bad. obviously if its gone up its good? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
Padders   2,862 #7 Posted April 12, 2018 obviously if its gone up its good?  Yea, I know. what I mean is will they keep going up. I'm wondering whether to cash em in. lately they have been performing very bad. I used to get a good dividend years ago, but they stopped paying about 5yrs ago. iv"e had them about 30yrs at one stage they were over £7. buy the way I worked for 1st group and its predecessors for 41years, hence the number of shares I acquired. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
melthebell   863 #8 Posted April 12, 2018 Yea, I know. what I mean is will they keep going up. I'm wondering whether to cash em in. lately they have been performing very bad. I used to get a good dividend years ago, but they stopped paying about 5yrs ago. iv"e had them about 30yrs at one stage they were over £7. buy the way I worked for 1st group and its predecessors for 41years, hence the number of shares I acquired. ah thats the thing with shares, the age old when do you cash em in, will they go up, will they go down. I suppose they might rise a bit with current news, but looking at history are they sort of settled at a lower price? if so sell while they have risen Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
Padders   2,862 #9 Posted April 12, 2018 That's my problem mel. just wondering what people thought. I"ll probably hang on to them, fool that I am. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
Lord Brexit   10 #10 Posted April 12, 2018 I think all buses companies are struggling they keep putting fares up to keep the shareholders happy. In my area less and less people are using the bus it just an matter of time before it's withdrawn. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
1960boy   10 #11 Posted April 18, 2018 We were told today that a second offer has been made and the directors are going to London tomorrow. That's all i know. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
Guest   #12 Posted April 18, 2018 I hope Apollo smartens up the hit and miss 82 bus which is getting quite unreliable lately. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...