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PJ's avatar

No mention of Pepsi here-

19 July 2023 weetbiotix overview via RCS! The Company has been working with a wide range of industry partners since 2020

and has Material Transfer Agreements ("MTA"), and/or Non-Disclosure Agreements

("NDA"), and/or Open innovation arrangements with well-known consumer brands

like Kellogg's, Nestle, Coca Cola, Cargill and more specialised sweetener and

fibre groups like Tereos, Givaudan, Sudzucker, Puratos and Firmench.

We anticipate most results should be returned over the summer when

we can start partner application development and launch plans.

the approaching commercialisation of the SweetBiotix® family

of products offers shareholders the potential for a significant enhancement in

the value of the Company."

OPTI recently said this in August-

''The Company asks shareholders to respect the need for confidentiality and will make further announcements once these have been concluded.''

Conclusion. Pepsi have either never been interested, or have previously walked away, and/or have made preliminary approaches, but , in my opinion, wil be no-where near any completeion which could take years.

Its either SOH playing his usualy dirty tricks, or he's lost his marbles.

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🐝 Elric Langton's avatar

No matter, it's fabulous journalism by Tom. Reading out a “private message” to an insider audience is an all new skill level. Gone are the days of extensive fact-checking and wearing of shoe leather. 😜😂

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pglancy's avatar

The key takeaway is Tw is talking about the possibility of a sweetbiotix commercialisation while Sbtx is about to see its version of the holy grail of skin care launched next year. How can it be Elric and son are well ahead of him on this and Opti, both his largest holdings.

I hope the interview creates some much needed interest, even if it means Opti sell into the volume.

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Anomander9200's avatar

Thanks Elric, as I don't subscribe to TW, I didn't know SOH mentioned PepsiCo. Good to hear Morepen are lauching in next 10 days.

I'm surprised SOH told TW about that, as he's been keen on not mentioning names because of past actions. I really hope news starts flowing from OPTI.

BTW your voice sounds a bit like Alan Shearer.

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🐝 Elric Langton's avatar

"your voice sounds a bit like Alan Shearer."

I think I'd prefer to be accused of taking brown envelopes.

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PJ's avatar

Investors always assume discussions are positive. How do we know these discussions were not PepsiCo walking away from sweetbiotix?

It’s a Shame SOH didn’t use “ negotiations”. Then I would get excited.

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Alex Langton's avatar

That's an important distinction, PJ.

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PJ's avatar

Let’s hope it’s not yet another SOH play on words and a bluff

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🐝 Elric Langton's avatar

Competitive tension...2017.

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PJ's avatar

As an example , Minoan have been In discussions for well over a decade and never won a thing except the market record for the number of Placings and loans.

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pglancy's avatar

Isn't the same Opti bull the same one that used to ramp Synergen now ramping Minoan?

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Aw's avatar

Is it okay for your son to be buying shares in a Company where you’ve had 50 mins with the ceo in what is a private chat until it’s released on Friday? Surprised you didn’t have to agree not to do that as part of the recording etc. poor from opti though I agree.

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🐝 Elric Langton's avatar

I wish I could share a video of Alex reading your assumption that he's as dodgy as a nine-bob note. His reaction was priceless—he looked as irritable as a baboon with an itchy arse. Count yourself lucky you’re not his neighbour; you might have found a banana with razor blades hurled your way!

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Aw's avatar

I apologise I had read that you were selling opti shares and buying skin this week. Reading back the article it is only the timing of the opti sale that is mentioned as this week (and I appreciate that I guess could have been Friday after the release). I had put two and two together and assumed you were intending to sell opti and buy skin early this week. Once again I apologise.

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Alex Langton's avatar

Aw, I genuinely appreciate your willingness to offer a public apology—it takes integrity to do so. My frustration, however, isn’t solely about myself. It extends to my parents, whose unwavering moral guidance has shaped my understanding of what is right and wrong. Their principles are a reflection of the values I strive to uphold, and it is in their honour that I hold these standards so deeply.

Thank you.

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Alex Langton's avatar

Do yourself a favour—don’t assume I bought additional SBTX shares before the CEO interview with Father. To clarify, I was not present for the interview, nor did I have access to its content. Furthermore, we adhere to a strict policy prohibiting the purchase or sale of shares in any company prior to such events. If you truly believe we operate with such blatant corruption, perhaps you should reconsider supporting our work altogether.

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Judy Taylor's avatar

Happy birthday, Elric.

I'm not a member of Tom Winnifrith. Your expose' does smack of being in favour of Optibiotix.

You had fun today.

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Alex Langton's avatar

Keep pumping Tom.

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🐝 Elric Langton's avatar

It appears there’s been a shift in approach, with globally recognised household brand names, like Pepsi, Cocal Cola, Kelloggs now being mentioned in investor presentations and "private" communications with influential financial journalists. This raises the question: what has changed since the uproar involving TATA, who were reportedly blindsided upon discovering their brand was being discussed within a restricted forum? If OptiBiotix has indeed secured permission to use such a reputable brand name in this context, it would be a significant positive development—provided, of course, that there are corresponding official announcements available for public scrutiny.

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Mark's avatar

Yes pot and kettle springs to mind. Regarding Pepsico, my immediate thought was sweetbiotix and pepsi cola but of course they also own the Quaker Oats Brand so chance it is a deal for slimbiome to go in their Oats So Simple Brand

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