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Old 27th May 2008, 08:12
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Slim Shady I agree whole heartedly.
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Old 27th May 2008, 08:35
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So what time are we all reckoning the annoucement will be made?

And what we expect to be said?
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Old 27th May 2008, 08:37
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Wednesday evening, Thursday morning. Good or bad. Fingers crossed good obviously.
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Old 27th May 2008, 23:49
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Looks like the 102 from EWR tonight is the end. Both the late EWR and the DXB failed to get away tonight.
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Old 28th May 2008, 03:23
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No its not...

There was Never a Dubai or a Newark (253 or 105) scheduled tonight.

Both Aircraft in Scheduled Maintenence. (C-Check and A-Check)


Ive always Said We will be just fine... And we will be!


PS. Thanx fer all the Goodluck messages guys... much appreciated!

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Old 28th May 2008, 09:52
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OIDIA
Well done - put the gloaters in their place.
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Old 28th May 2008, 14:57
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Now that American has cancelled their STN-JFK service, competition for SJ is reduced further. No other Transatlantic flights between Heathrow and Brum!
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Old 28th May 2008, 15:36
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Grrr

Silverjet's CEO is attempting to secure investment from the USA, I do hope that this is successful.

Final outcome will be known within 24 hours.
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Old 28th May 2008, 15:47
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Can you confirm that both aircraft have gone in for the scheduled maintenence.
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Old 28th May 2008, 15:53
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G-SILC is currently undertaking a C check

Our other aircraft operate on a 2 weekly maintenance basis. The DXB route is every 2nd Tuesday and the EWR routes alternate every Saturday.

If you check our flight programme you will see that every 2nd Tuesday we have no Y7253 operating, and every Saturday there is no Y7105...
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Old 28th May 2008, 16:53
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Has the C Check definitely started? Understood the aircraft was out of service but with no work taking place yet due to spares issues.
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Old 28th May 2008, 18:50
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Value of the company vs raising capital

Can I just ask if I have this right ?

Trading in Silverjet shares was suspended at 13p at the request of the Board.

The issued share subscription of 64 444 444 ( source Silverjet website ) would indicate a company value of £8 377 777, as at the suspension.

The company is seeking investment of £5 million by way of a loan in the short term and up to £38 million in the long term ( source Silverjet website ).

So the loan is for close on 60% of the value at the time of suspension and the further investment would represent 450% of the value of the company.

Figures rounded up / down for easy sums
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Old 28th May 2008, 19:17
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Slim -

Your sums look about right.

But the value of the shares is not directly connected to the financial structure of the business, since share valuation is a fine art, whereas financial accounting is more of a science.

If you could get hold of an up-to-date balance sheet, you would have a better understanding of enterprise value, taking into account asset values and netting off borrowings.

Certain companies' shares trade at either a discount to their net asset value, or a premium, depending on investor sentiment.

Having said that, with the share price so low, any capital raising exercise will dwarf the 'financial' worth of the company, and investors will have to believe that by investing in the business now, at a low share price, they will reap good returns as their investment allows the business to prosper and the share price rise accordingly.

On the positive side, the investment LH is seeking will go into a well-regarded, increasingly established business with a growing client base, that has established itself in a market niche that is now unique. On the other hand, the business is not yet profitable due largely to fuel price escalation.

I hope he is successful.
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Old 28th May 2008, 20:58
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"C" Check has been taking place for over a week now, due out this weekend l believe.
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Old 28th May 2008, 21:10
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Quick q but why would LH want to invest in a player when it already has its own very successful one through Privat air?

Could this white Knight simply be a delaying tactic? Isn't this the third attempt to raise money in as many months. Surely someone should be sounding alarm bells about this.

The cash burn is astronomical at the moment and its only going to get worse with oil going up and the purse strings of most of the UK and US hurting at the moment.
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Old 28th May 2008, 21:17
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LH vs LH

Rhodes13 - for this purpose LH has to be intended as Lawrence Hunt, CEO of Silverjet, not Lufthansa.
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Old 29th May 2008, 09:14
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Silverjet are offering UAE residents 'companion fares' for flights from Dubai to Luton with connections to Newark between 1st June and 30th August, where one flies free!

http://www.menafn.com/qn_news_story_...yId=1093198419
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Old 29th May 2008, 10:41
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It does not seem ethical to do such a promo until the fate of the airline is clear. The latest rumours imply this week is “make or break” for getting a new investor. If the airline gets a lifeline in the next few days then that is the time to do a promo.
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Old 29th May 2008, 11:29
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More good news?

Silverjet suspended trading of its stock last week as it sought investment capital to keep it flying. No flights were canceled, and the airline expects to announce Thursday that it has received a major cash infusion, says spokesman Greg Maliczyszyn.
http://www.usatoday.com/travel/fligh...airlines_N.htm
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Old 29th May 2008, 13:40
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cash injection

Lets just hope that the promised injection of cash happens today. I have nothing but admiration for Lawrence and all the Silverjet team at Luton. They deserve so much more than to be let down at this stage.

best of luck guys
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