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Bullboard - Stock Discussion Forum Velan, Inc. T.VLN

Alternate Symbol(s):  VLNSF

Velan Inc is an international manufacturer of industrial valves. It offers products such as Gate valves, check valves, cryogenic, steam... see more


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Post by Possibleidiot01on Apr 05, 2023 8:20pm

the offer

Extensive and Robust Review of Strategic Alternatives. Since March 2020, the Board of Directors has reviewed various Strategic Alternatives (as such term is defined in the Circular) as well as the ...more  
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Post by Possibleidiot01on Mar 28, 2023 7:04am

Stephen Takacsy - BNN - comment

Unspecified Velan Inc(VLN-T) 27/03/2023     The litigation costs over asbestos content have been increasing and eating into profits. It is a jewel of ...more  
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  • marcrobertX
Comment by marcroberton Feb 17, 2023 12:53pm

RE:Mr Takacsy next one

maybe paper printing is the future, i don'Mt know, you can try to find new business lines, but yeah maybe a private equity target, i wouldn't be interested long term at all.
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Post by jennifer8on Feb 16, 2023 11:11pm

Mr Takacsy next one

so this one is off Mr Takacsy list which one will be nexted from his list?  maybe pollard banknote?
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  • Possibleidiot01X
Comment by Possibleidiot01on Feb 16, 2023 5:02pm

RE:RE:RE:Any chance of a better offer coming in?

"“This agreement is the culmination of an extensive and robust review of strategic options to maximize shareholder value......" In other words they shopped the company around ; Stephen ...more  
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Comment by marcroberton Feb 16, 2023 3:49pm

RE:RE:RE:RE:Stephen Takacsy - BNN

i was going to pull the trigger after market call. congrats to those who got it under 6 bucks. waited too long. talk about timing... 140% in a week, doesn't get much better than that
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Comment by BuffetsProdigyon Feb 16, 2023 2:27pm

RE:RE:Any chance of a better offer coming in?

I'm not all that familiar with public acquisitions, but why couldn't they accept a higher offer if it is made?
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Comment by Possibleidiot01on Feb 16, 2023 12:07pm

RE:Any chance of a better offer coming in?

DONE. Velan Holding Co. Ltd. (“Velan Holding”), Velan’s controlling shareholder, the sole holder of multiple voting shares, representing approximately 72% of the total shares outstanding of Velan and ...more  
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Comment by jennifer8on Feb 15, 2023 2:45am

RE:Any chance of a better offer coming in?

mr takacsy  had other choices which one is next?  maybe  pollard banknote?
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  • valueforeverX
Post by valueforeveron Feb 14, 2023 8:17am

Any chance of a better offer coming in?

or have all i's and t's been crossed?
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Post by Possibleidiot01on Feb 10, 2023 11:31am

good premium

Good company but so glad I sold decades back at a profit. https://finance.yahoo.com/quote/VLN.TO/chart?p=VLN.TO ...more  
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Comment by claritason Feb 10, 2023 9:12am

RE:Flowserve takeover bid $8.50

Correction, offer should have reflected $13.00 and not $8.50 as I wrote.  My apologies!
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Comment by EbbFlow88on Feb 10, 2023 8:59am

RE:Flowserve takeover bid $8.50

I see it coming in at 13$/share not $8.50. 
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Post by claritason Feb 10, 2023 8:38am

Flowserve takeover bid $8.50

So much for Mr Takacsy evaluation of between $15 to $20!!  As the offer was accepted by other major shareholders, it comes somewhat as a let down.  I see a pre-open bid of $9.35, but I doubt ...more  
Post by MrDales62on Feb 10, 2023 7:36am

Nice deal

on the takeover price, wow. GLTA