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Bullboard - Stock Discussion Forum CI First Asset U.S. Tactical Sector Allocation Index ETF T.FUT

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Comment by BayWallon Dec 16, 2012 2:40pm

RE: RE: RE: Looks like I'm the only one left

I forgot to add, that Futura would require a faster revenue growth in order to secure equity financing. 2010 Aeroplan revenue $1.2 million. In 2011 it was $1.6 million.  2012 maybe $1.7 ...more  
Comment by BayWallon Dec 16, 2012 2:32pm

RE: RE: Looks like I'm the only one left

4 employees (key employee retention program, the court document says) $22,625/month. This doesn't include David Campbell's salary. Still a huge difference over the approx $1.5 million payroll ...more  
Comment by supercableguyon Dec 16, 2012 10:25am

RE: Looks like I'm the only one left

I have a little hope left....b2b and the U.S market could make it....what's left of Futura must not cost that much a month....no US sales rep....a couple of guys with big paycheks are gone ...more  
Post by BayWallon Dec 15, 2012 6:04pm

Looks like I'm the only one left

Don't know what to say anymore. Maybe no news is good news. If it was all over, I would have issued a news release this week. It seems that they wish to continue; " CCAA protection ...more  
Comment by BayWallon Dec 15, 2012 8:52am

RE: The game is changing

If such is true about auto service, the more reason all new car dealers need Aeroplan. Have to still address the cheaper costs independent jobbers offer "down the block".  Maybe ...more  
Post by BayWallon Dec 15, 2012 6:42am

Aeroplan

I see that on Aeroplan's website there are listed some of Futura's sign-ons. Active Green and Ross, Integra, OK Tire and Meineke. Sad to see alll the hard work and millions spent by Futura ...more  
Post by BayWallon Dec 13, 2012 10:36am

The game is changing

The loyalty market is unpredictable and has caused in part, the CCAA process, Futura's management is correct: From a blog on the AKR website. Auto service opportunities are declining and so is ...more  
Comment by BayWallon Dec 12, 2012 10:24pm

RE: THEY HAVEN'T GOT IT RIGHT IN YEARS

If Mark criticized you for your e-mails then he probably was just as frustrated. The loyalty business is unpredictable as managment have recently stated in court documents. Which means, get ...more  
Post by BayWallon Dec 12, 2012 9:33am

Mark and the others

Like everyone else it seems, all think money can be made. Yet it's not that easy. It not a fault of poor thinking, just the reality of the business for smaller companies. Being a ...more  
Comment by BayWallon Dec 11, 2012 4:27pm

RE: Another player

But caution.. They are losing money bigtime. They too want to go after car dealerships and want the North American market just like Futura. What they don't have is the 5 frequent flyer ...more  
Post by BayWallon Dec 11, 2012 4:13pm

Another player

Based in Ottawa. Ticker AKR. Trades at 20 cents with 52 million shares outstanding. Everyone trying to get their share of the pie.https://ackroo.com/
Comment by BayWallon Dec 11, 2012 9:34am

RE: THEY HAVEN'T GOT IT RIGHT IN YEARS

I think David will work hard to make something out of this company. If it wasn't for David Beutel and David Campbell, Futura would have stopped 5 years ago, even before becoming an Aeroplan ...more  
Comment by BayWallon Dec 10, 2012 8:09pm

RE: RE: RE: RE: Dec 10th

Like David Campbell says,  "Various structures are available to achieve the necessary results."
Comment by supercableguyon Dec 10, 2012 7:15pm

RE: RE: RE: Dec 10th

these guys know how to twist things to make money.......im sure a .005 cent stock is mouth watering to someone who knows how to get it back to life.......
Comment by BayWallon Dec 10, 2012 7:07pm

RE: RE: Dec 10th

But then that would be acting on insider information. And any deals would still have to be finalized by Jan 18th. I don't know if bidders are committed to anything, other than provding a bid ...more  
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