Shorters like Simon Cawkwell will really be laughing
Gotham is on Quindell's tale and Gotham will keep scrutinising Quindell every result. Quindell has not been able to convince the Market
Profitable claims Let’s start with a closer look at Quindell’s profits. During the first half of this year, Quindell reported adjusted earnings before interest, tax, depreciation and amortisation (EBITDA) of £156m. Of this, £101m (65%) came from Quindell’s Legal Services division, which handles compensation claims, while a further £14.2m (9.1%) came from its Health Services operations, most of which are linked to the personal injury claims handled by Quindell’s legal services division. In other words, 74% of Quindell’s profits were derived from compensation claims during the first half of this year, making it clear that this is currently Quindell’s main line of business. This is a cause for concern for some investors, who question its sustainability.
Should you buy it? The problem for Quindell is that the market just isn’t buying the firm’s story, despite the apparent progress signalled in today’s results. Going against such a distressed valuation takes a strong nerve. The eventual profits could be massive, but Quindell shares could also become worthless, if the firm's detractors are proved to be correct.
Hi Dreadlord you are fully correct, sold off QPP five months ago and I have no regrets
'Sell' shares of AIM-listed insurance outsourcing group Quindell, according to The Telegraph's Questor column, which said that the stock is "too risky a bet for any retail investor". The paper said that the shares, which trade on just 3.8 times estimated earnings, are a "value trap". "Shareholders are now completely reliant on the guidance on cash flow and earnings to support the share price," it said.
You are right Dan based on the Ex div but it would be nice for plus to do above £5
Dan Man RE: Stupid question : A stock trades ex-dividend on or after the ex dividend date(20th August 2014). At this point , the person who owns the security or stock on the ex dividend date will be awarded the payment, regardless of who currently holds the stock. After the ex div date has been declared the stock will usually drop in price by the amount of expected dividend. For example the sellers of Plus500 shares today or after will be entitled to the dividend but buyers of Plus500 shares today will not be entitled to the dividend
RWFI if you own plus500 on the 22nd August 2014 you will not be entitled to the dividend. You will need to own Plus500 before the ex dividend date(20th August 2014).