To: robin hood who wrote (589 ) 1/20/2000 8:35:00 AM From: Syl98 Read Replies (2) | Respond to of 669
MTP Forum: Is Stock BCE Emergis-Dependant? Surefire Commerce E-Commerce Connectivity Software -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Is Surefire Commerce [T.MTP] (formerly Micro Tempus) enjoying the comfortable upward ride in share price due to its expanded product offerings and new services, or is MTP's recent trading in the black a result of its BCE Emergis [T.IFM] ties? IFM stock has been performing well, they are well positioned within the hot B2B market, and will be releasing Q4 numbers on Monday, January 24, 2000. 'moneyclip's' comments support this theory: "IMHO, BCE Emergis has a headlock on the leadership position in the global electronic commerce market?How does this effect Surefire? Well Olson's company?had a pre-existing comprehensive agreement with BCE Emergis, giving it access to their EBS network! This and the fact that IFM is pursuing the blue chip B2B market leaves Surefire well positioned compared their competition. This situation?will ultimately result in Surefire realizing similar valuations enjoyed by BCE Emergis and others. The middle of the market will ultimately be the largest B2B market, and that is Surefire's market. The markets still don't fully understand the unique implications of this MTP/IFM connection, when they do we will move up again." 'syl98' attributes MTP's stock movement to a possible "merger": "I'm hearing from all sides that there [is] something cooking really big at MTP and the source [is] in the top management. It could be a merger with another company. I'm not starting any rumors, nor pumping the stock. But that may be explaining why the stock hasn't [dipped] lower then $5 in the sessions." 'Domgee' also enthusiastically agrees with 'syl98' when he says: "I think the waiting is over, have heard that something huge is in the works!!! The last 2 days have seen good volumes and price increases, expect an NR shortly!!!" One poster suggested a $10 target could be reached by Friday; however, 'moneyclip' is thinking further ahead: "Speculating here, but I figure there will be some kind of share consolidation announced after MTP's next takeover. Currently around what, about 120 million outstanding? Well they could probably get away with issuing another 50 million or so (provided it was for the right deal) without adversely affecting the share price. The next acquisition(s) would be have to be followed by a 4:1 or 5:1 share consolidation, leaving us with 30 - 45 million outstanding and ready to kick some serious butt!! I believe the initial acquisition phase of the company is almost over, perhaps one or two deals left to be done (at least one in the US)?This is all in my opinion of course!" On the heels of Surefire's new 52-week high set Wednesday at $6.85 per share, investors can expect a StockHouse update with CEO Rory Olsen on Thursday. You'll find the latest on MTP at www.stockhouse.ca