BLT - Blis Technologies

[brucea]

I have learned the hard way to hold on to shares from a company that you believe strongly in! I bought Infratil when they first listed but was persuaded by a stock broker to sell them a few years later when he said they "had done their dash" even though I thought they had great potential. So I was very pursed-lipped when they continued to climb well above the price I sold them for. Now I take responsibility for my own decisions whether to buy or sell. As I said before I believe in the Blis K12 products as I found it worked for me and is a far better alternative to alcohol-base mouth wash formulations like Listerine etc which work temporarily and mainly disguise "bad breath" problems and do not deal with the root cause. There must be a huge market out there for this product (and M18), although it would take time and money to break into this when competing with established players. I have a medical technology background and the scientific background to the product development appeals to me. I enjoy reading Simla's informed comments too! It is interesting to track the number of Google hits when you key in "Blis K12" - that is using the " before and after - currently 114,000. yes, they are still speculative shares, but hey, not boring and VERY interesting to watch!

[PL]

Does anybody have any ideas why Blis hasn't targeted the UK market. I'd be surprised if the barriers to entry (regulatory or commercial) are any greater than the US. Or have they, and I've just missed it.

The population is large and the winters are long so the opportunities must be considerable.

[Cannibal]

There are several UK sites that feature Blis including -

http://www.breezecare.co.uk/index.ht...FSFRagodkXmklg
http://www.ukbreathclinic.co.uk/ukcard/index.html
http://www.kforce.co.uk/
http://www.buyhealthsupplements.co.u...eath_Treatment
http://www.the-dentist.co.uk/Practic...nagement1.html

[simla]

Here's a question for those so inclined:

One of the founders of Revlon famously said, "In our factory we make cosmetics. In the store we sell hope." Indeed, you can see this approach in the TV ads of most successful multinationals.

If Blis manufactures probiotics in the factory, what is it customers are buying in the store?

[Cannibal]

Well - the silence was defeaning on that question...

Heh!

It would be good if they updated the market on progress prior to Xmas but that is not their strong suit.

Their last report was not well timed - M18 had only just hit the market and some indication of its progress would be useful.

[brucea]

Here's a question for those so inclined:

One of the founders of Revlon famously said, "In our factory we make cosmetics. In the store we sell hope." Indeed, you can see this approach in the TV ads of most successful multinationals.

If Blis manufactures probiotics in the factory, what is it customers are buying in the store?

Yes, a pertinent question! I guess I started buying Blis K12 because of the confidence that it gave me that my breath was free of unpleasant odours (please don't all rush to kiss me!). Maybe Blis is selling "confidence to socialise with others" ... I would like to hear other ideas on this question

[simla]

Meanwhile, some progress in Taiwan: http://www.maxcarecorp.com/pub/LIT_2.asp?catid=2613

"Founded in 1999, MAXCARE focus in R&D, and is one of the leading distributors for nutraceutical raw materials , and is able to offer a complete portfolio of products, technological development support and logistic services.

A month or two ago, we also found Nutrisense listing Blis in Taiwan, also offering neutraceutical ingredients. Presumably we will we see some finished products after a bit. I wonder if these companies distribute beyond Taiwan.

[Cannibal]

Imagenetix, Inc. have released their second quarter profits and the don't get much better. Blis is front and centre in their press release too - woo hoo!

http://www.lifesciencesworld.com/lif...123825?page=12

- Second Quarter Net Income Increases by 178% from Prior Year

- Second Quarter Revenue Increases to $1,901,000 from First Quarter's $1,702,000


Commenting on the results of the second quarter, Mr. William Spencer, Imagenetix Chief Executive Officer said, “We once again are encouraged by the increase in sales of our own branded product, InflameAway Celadrin, which continues to be well received in the food, drug and mass market segments. Also, we were pleased to introduce BioGuard, an immune boosting probiotic for the ear, nose and throat, into the largest club store warehouse during the quarter and the recent issuance of a patent for our early stage drug candidate, 1-TDC, to address periodontal diseases. We will continue to expand TV advertising to increase awareness of both InflameAway Celadrin and BioGuard. We anticipate this marketing program for the mass market segment to continue to result in improved sales.

[Chippie]

That has got to be encouraging news for BLT. BioGuard must be going okay.

[simla]

10th of November, someone called Cannibal reported, "Imagenetix have released their 2nd quarter results and Blis is front and centre in the report...." Nice one. Still good news though. Their next quarter will presumably come out about early February, therefore?