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Q: Please comment on their latest earnings release and what it might mean if the takeover of NYX does not occur. If you have any further comments on the likelihood of the takeover being successful, they would be appreciated. The stock is currently trading at my cost so I am trying to decide whether to wait or run. Thanks.
Read Answer Asked by Earl on November 20, 2017
Q: Hi,
What is your opinion of NYX's press release today outlining a new commercial agreement with Scientific Games which essentially stymies what William Hill is trying to protect with it's conversion to common shares (US sports betting software control).

The one loophole still remaining for William Hill to defend it's US turf at this point seems to be clause ii) - (ii) by either Scientific Games or NYX if the arrangement agreement dated September 20, 2017 in respect of the Acquisition (the "Arrangement Agreement") is terminated in connection with NYX entering into a superior proposal or the board of NYX making a change in recommendation and in either case the superior proposal is consummated.

What is your outlook given this new information? Does it now seem more likely that the pressure is mounting for William Hill to either make a higher bid or accept the offer?
Read Answer Asked by Ian on November 13, 2017
Q: Hi there, can you please provide further clarification to your response on NYX today. Why would William Hill want to block the take over? Would it not just hurt their holding in NYX? Unless they want to hold out for more cash for their preferred shares then what the take over offer is for? Would that not push the share price possibly higher, not lower, on speculation for a higher bid from Scientific? Somewhat confused here with the share price reaction. Can you tell if William Hill has increased their holding in NYX recently for a possible move on NYX themselves, shaking out weak holders today with this move? Thanks!

PS: the new site upgrades looks great!
Read Answer Asked by Hussein on November 08, 2017
Q: I'm up about 45% on NYX and thinking of selling now rather than waiting for the deal to close for the sake of an additional 2% or so. I previously owned GUD but sold at a modest profit near $10 (I was one of those bored investors). Thinking of re-buying GUD for a long term hold and would be interested in your view or other best options to deploy the NYX proceeds. My fallback would be simply to top up a few core holdings: TD, T, FTS, SLF.
Read Answer Asked by David on September 21, 2017