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Biotech / Medical : Trinity Biotech (TRIBY) -- Ignore unavailable to you. Want to Upgrade?

To: gbull who wrote (9191)	5/6/1998 10:17:00 AM
From: AgAuUSA	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 14328

Bid 2 1/8 x 2 3/16 on low vol. Any more nervous nellies want out?? Looking for test of $2. Then, I buy. Lets play ball!! EOM.

To: gbull who wrote (9191)	5/6/1998 10:23:00 AM
From: Scott H. Davis	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 14328

gbull: yes the year over year comp is great, but the .01 qtrs run out soon. If TRIBY is not at .03 by qtr3 98, then EPS is flat in the most recent year. The options issue: The way to evaluate the issuence of any shares is "What value did shareholders receive in exchange fo the dilution" Sometimes share based acquisitions are great in building shareholder value. I've asked for an accounting of the additional shares - what they went for, was promissed it, but got nothing. If the option purchases were at close to market price AND they were paid for in cash (some companies extend loans for insider purshases) AND the cash is put to good use, then the shareholders receive value. And in regards to "privacy issues", I know what I'm talking about. Perhaps I was not detailed enough. I'm not a "homophobe", and I've had good working relationships with gays. I was referring to homosexual advocacy groups such as Act UP! Fact is such groups did fight and ultimately delay blood testing over "privacy concerns" Ask hemphelliacs their opinion on that issue. The results of a newborn's HIV status are often withheld over the same foolishness grounds. With the tremendous clinical efficacy of AZT therapy at an early age, its criminal that infants develop full blown AIDS and die due to the PC BS. I'm also most likely the only one who has infltrated coalitions mostly made up of Act UP!, Refuse and Resist, and Queer Nation. I'm probably the only who has discussed their rivate stratedgies with those who have been pricked with needles by such members who then informed the victims that the needle had HIV positive blood. I had not intended on making this a major issue, and do not plan to continue posting on this topic. I did think it was germain since the Clintons and those they have brought in with them have a very consistant record of using executive & beurocratic power to implement their idiological positions. Scott

To: gbull who wrote (9191)	5/6/1998 1:20:00 PM
From: Scott H. Davis	Read Replies (2) \| Respond to of 14328

Strong concern over the very probable liklihood of dead money at best for at least 8 months barring material good news is not the same as <You want rewards now, perhaps their schedule is a bit different from yours> My purchase was with made with short, intermediate & long term returns in mind. Cancelling the front half of that is something I find problematic. Tell me, If you retained an investment advisor, what would you think if the advisor kept your money in an investment that was likely to have no returns in that time period? If that advisor made a comment to you about "you want rewards now" how long would your money be placed there? Scott

To: gbull who wrote (9191)	5/6/1998 11:45:00 PM
From: Step1	Respond to of 14328

Da Moose, you made some good points... >>>Philosophical Question for all: Does the grab for shares by the capitalists (Triby Board, et al) at an opportune time hurt shareholders when they are establishing themselves as the major shareholders? Are they not shareholders themselves? Do you think they are counting the share value at current or future value? <<< Insider buying is a damn good indication of future price movement. If they are willing to buy that many shares and put their money on the line, they are certainly counting on selling them at a higher price , preferably a much higher price, if anyone can put the buy low sell high rule , the insiders can for sure. The fact that there was dilution now is a drawback for the short term oriented although I believe it will pay back many folds in the future. If you were management wouldn't you want to sell at the highest possible price instead of doing a pump and dump for a buck a share ?? Still see no reason to panic here. MHO. sg

To: gbull who wrote (9191)	5/7/1998 2:49:00 AM
From: milton	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 14328

gbull: Just to echo one point you made re: the buy of shares by directors. Back in the fall, a number of posts on this thread were critical of the lack of insider ownership of stock. We asked for a vote of confidence by the board by asking them to take a stake in the company. I like to see the directors take a position in the company. It shows a pocketbook commitment to growth. The officers/directors have taken the plunge and their fortunes will rise with ours.