BLT - Blis Technologies

[simla]

Hey, cheer up, FP! Disaster actually very rarely happens in life. In fact I saw a study recently showing people massively underestimate the ability of other people to sort out problems.

Yes, Blis is not in the ideal position and so remains a risk. But the current strategy has only had about two years in the marketplace to come together, and very few new market initiatives come together in that time. And the upside is certainly still there, as the current share price is justified by a profit of just $280k at a PE of 12. (481m shares*$0.007 price/12 PE). Even a 30% dilution now just pushes that up to $360k.

We obviously hold different views, and that's healthy.

[fungus pudding]

Hey, cheer up, FP!
We obviously hold different views, and that's healthy.

No need to cheer up. There might be if I had Blis shares.


We certainly have different views on Blis. It's healthy for me. Not sure about thec shareholders.

[Chippie]

Almost missed this release?

BLT
12/09/2012 16:15
GENERAL

REL: 1615 HRS BLIS Technologies Limited

GENERAL: BLT: New Study confirms effectiveness of BLIS K12

New Study confirms effectiveness of BLIS K12

BLIS Technologies Ltd (NZX:BLT) announces the recent independent publication
by a Swiss research team at the University of Basel, evaluating the oral
cavity probiotic, BLIS K12(TM) for its ability to inhibit bacteria
responsible for the severe bad breath in the oral cavity (also known as
halitosis). The study entitled "Antimicrobial activity of Streptococcus
salivarius K12 on bacteria involved in oral malodour" has been published in
the international science journal, Archives of Oral Biology (2012).

This study confirms an earlier clinical study of 23 subjects by Dr J Burton
and co-workers, (published in the Journal of Applied Microbiology) where S.
salivarius K12 was shown to be effective at significantly reducing the levels
of sulphur-compound producing bacteria in the mouth, which are responsible
for chron
ic bad breath and halitosis.

It is estimated that around 49 million people in the United States alone,
worry "a lot" about bad breath and nearly 10 million live with bad breath,
which impacts their lives a moderate or severe amount. US consumers spent
over $US 1 billion on mouth fresheners, mouth washes and dental rinses in
2011 according to the market research company, Euromonitor.

BLIS K12 is a specific strain of S. salivarius; a species of beneficial
bacteria which is found naturally occurring in the mouth of healthy
individuals. In addition to being part of the dominant healthy species of the
mouth, this probiotic strain also secretes powerful antimicrobial molecules
called BLIS: Bacteriocin-Like-Inhibitory Substances to help provide a natural
long term protection from bad breath as well as support our oral immune
system's natural defenses.

The objective of the study at the University of Basel, Switzerland was to
investigate the antimicrobial activity of BLIS K12 against severa
l bacteria
involved in chronic and severe halitosis including such clinically relevant
strains as Solobacterium moorei, Atopobium parvulum and Eubacterium sulci.
The study results found that BLIS K12 could inhibit all tested bacteria
responsible for oral malodour. The authors concluded that this study further
supports the potential of BLIS K12 as a valuable candidate for inclusion in
therapies for halitosis sufferers and offers potential long-term support for
sufferers of this disease, through the direct inhibition of the responsible
malodor-causing bacteria.

"This research paper represents further evidence that the BLIS K12 probiotic
plays an important role in maintaining good oral health by protecting the
mouth against invading pathogens" said Dr Barry Richardson, Chief Executive
of BLIS Technologies. "We believe that the data in this model strongly points
to a beneficial effect in the human oral cavity and we expect further human
studies to confirm this effect."

[emearg]

Almost missed this release?

For those paying attention they would have known about this in late August when it was first announced. Perhaps Blis weren't among that group as it took them two weeks to tell the market...or perhaps they are playing games?

I saw this recently:
http://www.hijapan.info/eng/companyl...761&page=index
Interesting that TradePia is showing off K12 in Japan. I would have expected Stratum to be doing this if anybody? They have been discussed on here briefly before as I recall.


I bought this last night. $2.99 for the Kindle. Is interesting reading so far.
http://www.realnatural.org/oral-probiotics/

[emearg]

New I think?
http://naturimedica.com/health-shop/...2-60-lozenges/
http://www.hands-kyoto.com/k12%E8%A9%B3%E7%B4%B0/
http://www.biovirx.com.tw/?page_id=58

Very Interesting (about china partner)
http://www.hljtg.com/cgtg/gzdt/2011/03/6389.htm

Gonna take that last one with several grains of salt.

First two we had spotted before but the third is new.

[emearg]

Comments? At first sight, that would appear to mean that all the doom and gloom of the last few months has not amounted to anything other than a good buffeting for shareholders. In which case we appear to have a company fairly well placed for the coming year?

Apart from running out of money...

[emearg]

That's the $64,000 question, fungus pudding, and to my mind and for most consumers too there's not enough. And if there is a difference, then again this is a clear demonstration of the failing of the company to create a market for its product by educating consumers about its benefits.

Have you looked at the lids on the probiotic icecream. I suggest they communicate the benefits in easy to digest chunks without drowning potential customers in science. If people want more info there is always Google but lets face it most people don't/won't bother. The lozenges in NZ are selling surprisingly well considering the limited info on the bottles. Perhaps other advertising or recommendations from some chemists help?

Internationally resellers are doing their own thing to try to educate consumers. Some better than others IMHO and most focusing on slightly different things.

[emearg]

I've often wondered what is different about Blis, from other probiotics on the market, e.g. Blackmores, and various probiotic ice-creams and yoghurts that have been around for years?
Where's the expert on this stuff?

Oral FP oral.

[emearg]

The website is a disgrace. This has been pointed out ad nauseum. It is one of the reasons they don't sell any. The BLIS management know and simply don't care.

Gosh lots of opinions coming across as facts. Funny

[emearg]

Yes, those sort of small trades go through from time to time, and I can only conclude they are technical adjustments of some balanced portfolio somewhere, as they make no real sense otherwise. I would say these small trades prove my point rather than disprove it.

Ummm no....