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GREAT IDEA FOR STEV HOLDERS PLEASE READ
Like the others on this board, I am convinced STEV is going to be a true life changer over the next few weeks, months, and even years.
Besides being invested heavily in STEV stock, I want to make an actual impact on the company in terms of growth, enhancements, and obviously stock price.
I am proposing that we create what's called "The STEV Pack."
What is The STEV Pack:
1. Long and strong shareholders of STEV Stock.
2. People willing to unite as shareholders.
3. A Group willing and wanting to take action and to be proactive with their investment in STEV.
What does The STEV Pack do?
1. Have weekly or monthly discussions on how we can specifically help impact the company. What talents, abilities are connections (big or small) do you have that can affect the company positively?
For example, I'm in sales, and can sell ice to eskimos. I more than likely can sell Hemp to companies, people, and buyers with ease. I can also connect STEV products with other people and companies in my network. I can also get other people to do the same thing for the same benefit.
Do we have anyone that can build websites, digital/social media to help STEV (I hear a Pennypacker calling!)??
2. Other items include sharing market and company updates and other general intelligent conversations.
3. Long-Term: Trip to Las Vegas to meet everyone in person when we're all rich from STEV stock (date TBD but it could come sooner than we think!). I will be responsible for The STEV Pack T-Shirts and yes there will be a tank on them.
See what I mean?
Moreover, when we have a united front of shareholders that are being proactive in many ways it gives us leverage to make things happen with our investments in STEV.
When we call Ken in IR at Stevia and we can The STEV Pack is calling do you think he will listen?
Next Steps:
1. We're starting small here and we'll see where it takes us. If you would like to be interested in joining The STEV Pack send me a pm or email to panzer.boom@yahoo.com.
I will be taking the lead on this but will not be The STEV Pack President, we are all equals here with the same vision of STEV.
Who's ready for STEV HEAVEN?
Long Live The STEV Pack, BOOM!!
PanzerBoom
All-Pro Running Back for STEV
Tank Formation Specialist
iHub Conference
#STEVHEAVEN
Please view Panzer Army Here:
Here you go madbuster, I was buying today
I was even posting earlier today if you'd like to check.
04/04/14 Bought 25000 of SPLI @ $0.25 -6,259.99
04/04/14 Bought 6715 of SPLI @ $0.264 -1,782.75
04/04/14 Bought 12450 of SPLI @ $0.2649 -3,298.01
04/04/14 Bought 30835 of SPLI @ $0.265 -8,171.28
See, I view honor, guts, and glory in great respect, and back up my talk.
I question your motives and honor...greatly!!
#LIFECHANGER
BOOM!!!
Sincerely,
PanzerBoom
Field Marshall of Wolf Pack Operations
SPLI Front Lines
iHub Battalion
“Have you bought your SPLI today?”
Blues, buy low, sell high, .25 is right at support
Just look at the chart. We're off about 40% from a recent high.
That's when you want to BUY!
Don't wait until Monday because that's when we reverse and you'll be buying at .27-.30.
If you're nervous, go in with 50% of your position money. If it goes down, average down, if it goes up, average up.
JMHO
BTW, even though I was buying the single digits I was also buying today, so I am very confident about next week and beyond.
04/04/14 Bought 25000 of SPLI @ $0.25 -6,259.99
04/04/14 Bought 6715 of SPLI @ $0.264 -1,782.75
04/04/14 Bought 12450 of SPLI @ $0.2649 -3,298.01
04/04/14 Bought 30835 of SPLI @ $0.265 -8,171.28
#LIFECHANGER
BOOM!!!
Sincerely,
PanzerBoom
Field Marshall of Wolf Pack Operations
SPLI Front Lines
iHub Battalion
“Have you bought your SPLI today?”
Check this out madbuster!!!
Most of us are doing just fine here and have been the last couple months.
02/24/14 Bought 38,000 of SPLI @ $0.055 (Order #279) -2,099.99
02/24/14 Bought 5,000 of SPLI @ $0.0586 (Order #276) -302.99
02/24/14 Bought 100,000 of SPLI @ $0.057 -5,709.99
02/24/14 Bought 70,000 of SPLI @ $0.063 (Order #271) -4,419.99
02/24/14 Bought 2,604 of SPLI @ $0.0615 (Order #270) -170.14
02/24/14 Bought 100,000 of SPLI @ $0.062 (Order #275) -6,200.00
02/24/14 Bought 20,000 of SPLI @ $0.063 (Order #275) -1,269.99
02/21/14 Bought 19,500 of SPLI @ $0.062 (Order #266) -1,218.99
02/21/14 Bought 45,500 of SPLI @ $0.0586 (Order #263) -2,676.29
02/21/14 Bought 50,000 of SPLI @ $0.061 (Order #264) -3,059.99
02/20/2014 15:31:02 Bought 36097 SPLI @ 0.0791
-2,855.27 ---
02/20/2014 15:31:02 Bought 10000 SPLI @ 0.079
-790.00 ---
02/20/2014 16:01:47 Bought 15000 SPLI @ 0.07
-1,059.99 ---
02/20/2014 16:01:47 Bought 35000 SPLI @ 0.069
-2,415.00 ---
02/20/2014 16:34:43 Bought 34000 SPLI @ 0.063
-2,151.99 ---
02/20/2014 16:34:43 Bought 6000 SPLI @ 0.0621
-372.60 ---
02/20/2014 16:47:34 Bought 60000 SPLI @ 0.068
-4,089.99 ---
02/20/2014 17:11:10 Bought 75000 SPLI @ 0.068
-5,109.99 ---
02/21/2014 19:06:01 Bought 75000 SPLI @ 0.057
-4,284.99 ---
It's called having honor, guts, and glory.
#LIFECHANGER
BOOM!!!
Sincerely,
PanzerBoom
Field Marshall of Wolf Pack Operations
SPLI Front Lines
iHub Battalion
madbuster, it was a sell at .42 not .25
Where were you then?????
Ever hear of buy low and sell high?
You can make about 75% on your money if you bought now and it just got back to it's high.
You can also make triple you're money when we're at .75.
You can go the madbuster route or buy low.
#LIFECHANGER
BOOM!!!
Sincerely,
PanzerBoom
Field Marshall of Wolf Pack Operations
SPLI Front Lines
iHub Battalion
“Have you bought your SPLI today?”
amish, keep the L2 up bro awesome analysis!
Some people like myself do not have as much experience with L2 (I'm just good Ask Slapping).
Would love to hear those summaries at least 3 times a day. Haha, seriously though keep that going great info!
BOOM!!!!
PanzerBoom
All-Pro Running Back for STEV
Tank Formation Specialist
iHub Conference
"I sleep real F'íng good at night owning STEV"
Please view Panzer Army Here:
Yes, Arch, downside risk minimal upside huge
There is strong support at .24-.26 with downside risk to .22 IMO.
The upside potential is huge to hit previous highs of .40+ with upside to .60+.
SPLI has an array of products coming out that will drive already robust 2014 sales (I work with the sales dept and everything sound good so far and ever the CEO said business is much better than last year).
There's a ton to like here especially inn the 20's! Welcome Aboard!
#LIFECHANGER
BOOM!!!
Sincerely,
PanzerBoom
Field Marshall of Wolf Pack Operations
SPLI Front Lines
iHub Battalion
SPLI BUYS FOR MONESTHIND
Here you buddy:
04/04/14 Bought 6715 of SPLI @ $0.264 -1,782.75
04/04/14 Bought 12450 of SPLI @ $0.2649 -3,298.01
04/04/14 Bought 30835 of SPLI @ $0.265 -8,171.28
04/04/14 Bought 25000 of STEV @ $0.28 -7,009.99
02/24/14 Bought 38,000 of SPLI @ $0.055 (Order #279) -2,099.99
02/24/14 Bought 5,000 of SPLI @ $0.0586 (Order #276) -302.99
02/24/14 Bought 100,000 of SPLI @ $0.057 -5,709.99
02/24/14 Bought 70,000 of SPLI @ $0.063 (Order #271) -4,419.99
02/24/14 Bought 2,604 of SPLI @ $0.0615 (Order #270) -170.14
02/24/14 Bought 100,000 of SPLI @ $0.062 (Order #275) -6,200.00
02/24/14 Bought 20,000 of SPLI @ $0.063 (Order #275) -1,269.99
02/21/14 Bought 19,500 of SPLI @ $0.062 (Order #266) -1,218.99
02/21/14 Bought 45,500 of SPLI @ $0.0586 (Order #263) -2,676.29
02/21/14 Bought 50,000 of SPLI @ $0.061 (Order #264) -3,059.99
02/20/2014 15:31:02 Bought 36097 SPLI @ 0.0791
-2,855.27 ---
02/20/2014 15:31:02 Bought 10000 SPLI @ 0.079
-790.00 ---
02/20/2014 16:01:47 Bought 15000 SPLI @ 0.07
-1,059.99 ---
02/20/2014 16:01:47 Bought 35000 SPLI @ 0.069
-2,415.00 ---
02/20/2014 16:34:43 Bought 34000 SPLI @ 0.063
-2,151.99 ---
02/20/2014 16:34:43 Bought 6000 SPLI @ 0.0621
-372.60 ---
02/20/2014 16:47:34 Bought 60000 SPLI @ 0.068
-4,089.99 ---
02/20/2014 17:11:10 Bought 75000 SPLI @ 0.068
-5,109.99 ---
02/21/2014 19:06:01 Bought 75000 SPLI @ 0.057
-4,284.99 ---
It's call having honor, guts, and glory.
#LIFECHANGER
BOOM!!!
Sincerely,
PanzerBoom
Field Marshall of Wolf Pack Operations
SPLI Front Lines
iHub Battalion
More buys, thanks MONESTHIND!
Your insight and clarity install confidence in my buys.
04/04/14 11:20 AM EDT Buy 5835 SPLI Executed @ $0.265 Details | Edit
04/04/14 11:20 AM EDT Buy 25000 SPLI Executed @ $0.265 Details | Edit
04/04/14 11:20 AM EDT Buy 2500 SPLI Executed @ $0.2649 Details | Edit
04/04/14 11:19 AM EDT Buy 9950 SPLI Executed @ $0.2649 Details | Edit
04/04/14 11:19 AM EDT Buy 6715 SPLI Executed @ $0.264 Details | Edit
#LIFECHANGER
BOOM!!!
Sincerely,
PanzerBoom
Field Marshall of Wolf Pack Operations
SPLI Front Lines
iHub Battalion
Fri Apr 04 11:20:36 2014 Buy 25000 SPLI Executed @ $0.265
BOOM!!!!
#LIFECHANGER
BOOM!!!
Sincerely,
PanzerBoom
Field Marshall of Wolf Pack Operations
SPLI Front Lines
iHub Battalion
“Have you bought your SPLI today?”
Monest you just convinced me to buy more!
Please stand by for order confirmation.
#LIFECHANGER
BOOM!!!
Sincerely,
PanzerBoom
Field Marshall of Wolf Pack Operations
SPLI Front Lines
iHub Battalion
“Have you bought your SPLI today?”
Just picked up 25K @ .28 Art Man! BOOM!!!
04/04/14 11:00 AM EDT Buy 7500 STEV Executed @ $0.28 Details | Edit
04/04/14 11:00 AM EDT Buy 5000 STEV Executed @ $0.28 Details | Edit
04/04/14 11:00 AM EDT Buy 2500 STEV Executed @ $0.28 Details | Edit
04/04/14 11:00 AM EDT Buy 10000 STEV Executed @ $0.28 Details | Edit
BOOM!!!!
PanzerBoom
All-Pro Running Back for STEV
Tank Formation Specialist
iHub Conference
"I sleep real F'íng good at night owning STEV"
Please view Panzer Army Here:
Panzers Deploying Please Stand By
Opportunity, Opportunity, Opportunity!!! Nuff Said!
BOOM!!!!
PanzerBoom
All-Pro Running Back for STEV
Tank Formation Specialist
iHub Conference
"I sleep real F'íng good at night owning STEV"
Please view Panzer Army Here:
Love it MonestHind we 100% agree BOOM!!
There's going to be a lot of things impacting the stock price.
I for one like that we are limping into next week (PPS wise) with audited financials, ticker/name change and the #1 trade show of the year for Vapor Group.
I would love to get some 24s today and have powder to do so, but may end up settling for 25-26s.
Bottom line, we're going up from here and the DOWNSIDE RISK IS LOW AND SUPPORT ALL OVER THE 20s!
Ask yourself the question: Would you be willing to buy a stock at .25 that had downside risk to .22 but with upside risk to old highs in the .40s and potential new highs in the .60s???
DUHHHHH
#LIFECHANGER
BOOM!!!
Sincerely,
PanzerBoom
Field Marshall of Wolf Pack Operations
SPLI Front Lines
iHub Battalion
“Have you bought your SPLI today?”
Good Morning Gents! <.30 Great Buy!
You know we're going to be rocking and rolling next week!
I'm going to try and speak with Ken in IR again (keeping the pressure on!) and hopefully we can start gaining some clarity to some of the unconfirmed acquisitions and potential financing we're starting to see reports of.
I do have the utmost confidence in our company and leadership and actually have patience for once in my holdings haha.
BOOM!!!!
PanzerBoom
All-Pro Running Back for STEV
Tank Formation Specialist
iHub Conference
"I sleep real F'íng good at night owning STEV"
Please view Panzer Army Here:
gr8 is a man of few words 6.25 EOY
BOOM!!!!
You're right bro. No sense worrying about day to day trades and halves of cents when we're going to be a multi-bucks soon!
I respect my elders on this board haha.
BOOM!!!! Looking forward to bringing some more newbies to this badboy!
PanzerBoom
All-Pro Running Back for STEV
Tank Formation Specialist
iHub Conference
"I sleep real F'íng good at night owning STEV"
Please view Panzer Army Here:
Dude, atockalypse, CHEER UP BRO!
Man, I just started getting depressed for a second. Felt like I was talking to my wife, no worries man!!
We have catalysts that are on their way IN DAYS!
Do you know how big The Vapor Box is going to be??? Bye, Bye, PAX monopoly (I do have a PAX and love it but can't wait for this).
Just hang loose blood SPLIs coming through with some medicide!
Don't sell man you will be upset when we're in the 60's in a few weeks.
***If crapCig can get to .80 on $84,000 in revenue I'm pretty sure Vapor Group will be fine with being profitable after start up year 1 and a ROBUST 2014.
Just buy some more and you'll be happy!
#LIFECHANGER
BOOM!!!
Sincerely,
PanzerBoom
Field Marshall of Wolf Pack Operations
SPLI Front Lines
iHub Battalion
“Have you bought your SPLI today?”
BOOM Goes the SPLI Wolf Pack!
Locked and Loaded and not a worry in the BLUE SKIES.
See the chart? Know the news we have coming next week?
Dude, my boss and my bosses' boss bought have SPLI. That's how confident I am.
Disclosure: BOOM
#LIFECHANGER
BOOM!!!
Sincerely,
PanzerBoom
Field Marshall of Wolf Pack Operations
SPLI Front Lines
iHub Battalion
“Have you bought your SPLI today?”
Convo with Ken in IR today
Hey guys, I called and spoke with Ken in IR as I know other people here have.
As you know, he's a good dude, and forthcoming with information but also respectful about what he should and shouldn't be saying to investors in due time.
Here's my summary, similar to Penny's call last week:
1. I politely asked about PRs and upcoming news and he reaffirmed he can't say when, where, or what (he's been on Wall Street 27 yrs he noted) but that the company would announce news with substance when it happens not some fluffy PR stuff (I like that a lot).
2. George has been back from Asia since last Wednesday and they just met to convene on things (don't know specifics).
3. He said for a stock traded on the BB we should feel confident in conservative leadership that will be doing the right things and in shareholder interests.
My Favorite Part of Call: I let Ken know I'm a career sales person and expert at developing new business opportunities a number of different products and services. He said to send him an email because there will be opportunities coming up in the very near future with regard to HEMP.
I got excited and asked if it was website or product related and he calmed me down and said he would let me know. I let him know I'm in the Midwest and can stop by there any time to meet with them to discuss more.
What that is, whc knows for sure, but I do know for sure they will be selling some sort of Hemp products. That means they must already be growing and ready to sell something! BOOM!
So, nothing earth shattering, but I have a feeling this will be a fun few weeks and months. I would love nothing more than to help sell some of their products!
Seeing as though I have over 800,000 Panzers involved in this you can bet I will be getting the best battlefield intelligence as possible.
BOOM!!!!
PanzerBoom
All-Pro Running Back for STEV
Tank Formation Specialist
iHub Conference
"I sleep real F'íng good at night owning STEV"
Please view Panzer Army Here:
BOOM ART! Welcome to the STEV Ask Smackers (SAS)!
That a was good move man. I picked up some .285s in power hour.
I also have some reserves ready to pounce if we see any dips tomorrow.
BOOM!!!!
PanzerBoom
All-Pro Running Back for STEV
Tank Formation Specialist
iHub Conference
"I sleep real F'íng good at night owning STEV"
Please view Panzer Army Here:
I'm betting big you sniffed this out Penny!
Seeing these other investment firms getting involved with STEV (PRs imminent) I'm sure they're not just throwing money at something they know doesn't have promise.
And from what I can tell the terms and shares seems very reasonable unlike the deals some of these other MJ companies got.
BOOM!!!!
PanzerBoom
All-Pro Running Back for STEV
Tank Formation Specialist
iHub Conference
"I sleep real F'íng good at night owning STEV"
Please view Panzer Army Here:
Art, I would buy now man not joking around!
I've been buying all day!!!
Look at the chart, right after a little down down we can boom and test the highs.
News is imminent. Double that position my man!
I was calling .285 I called earlier today and this is the bottom IMO.
You don't want to get caught chasing STEV in an uptrend she trades so light you will miss out on a ton!
ALL MY OPINION!
BOOM!!!!
#LIFECHANGER
PanzerBoom
All-Pro Running Back for STEV
Tank Formation Specialist
iHub Conference
"I sleep real F'íng good at night owning STEV"
Please view Panzer Army Here:
PureCircle Could Need More Production To Meet Stevia Demand
Pennypacker, any clue who can help PureCircle out????
http://seekingalpha.com/article/897481-purecircle-could-need-more-production-to-meet-stevia-demand
BOOM!!!!
#LIFECHANGER
PanzerBoom
All-Pro Running Back for STEV
Tank Formation Specialist
iHub Conference
"I sleep real F'íng good at night owning STEV"
Please view Panzer Army Here:
OhMyBOOOOM !!!!
Love it man keep hitting those books on Stevia law and the eventual progression of cash in our pockets.
BOOM!!!
PanzerBoom
All-Pro Running Back for STEV
Tank Formation Specialist
iHub Conference
"I sleep real F'íng good at night owning STEV"
Please view Panzer Army Here:
Just got my .285 as promised!
Filled Buy 25000 STEV Limit 0.285 -- -- 15:26:03 04/03/14
Lots of buying for the Panzer Divisions today time for a rest. Glad I got some under .30! BOOM!
I would say any day now we should be hearing about some of the many dots about to be connected.
I'm not going to be left not all in.
BOOM!!!!
PanzerBoom
All-Pro Running Back for STEV
Tank Formation Specialist
iHub Conference
"I sleep real F'íng good at night owning STEV"
Please view Panzer Army Here:
TODAY'S BUYING ACTIVITY
BOOOOOOMMMMM
MUHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAH
IF YOU'RE NOT BUYING YOURE LOCO!
Status Action Quantity
Symbol Type Price
Act. Price
Time-in-Force Reported
Filled Buy 10000 STEV Limit 0.295 -- -- 13:57:41 04/03/14
Open: Part. Filled Buy STEV
-- --
Filled Buy 13210 STEV Limit 0.294 -- -- 13:44:45 04/03/14
Filled Buy 25000 STEV Limit 0.296 -- -- 12:24:23 04/03/14
Filled Buy 25000 STEV Limit 0.3088 -- -- 11:31:36 04/03/14
Filled Buy 12500 STEV Limit 0.312 -- -- 10:08:19 04/03/14
Filled Buy 3000 STEV Limit 0.312 -- -- 10:08:20 04/03/14
Filled Buy 9500 STEV Limit 0.312 --
-- 10:08:26 04/03/14
Filled Buy 1790 STEV Limit 0.299 -- -- 14:09:00 04/03/14
BOOM!!!!
PanzerBoom
All-Pro Running Back for STEV
Tank Formation Specialist
iHub Conference
"I sleep real F'íng good at night owning STEV"
Please view Panzer Army Here:
Buying more now watch the tick up!
Never been more confident in my life on a stock!
BLITZKIREG!!!
BOOM!!!!
PanzerBoom
All-Pro Running Back for STEV
Tank Formation Specialist
iHub Conference
"I sleep real F'íng good at night owning STEV"
Please view Panzer Army Here:
Dude, Stage 2 you kidding me Pennypacker?!?!?!
I mean, where do you find this stuff!?
BOOM!!!!
PanzerBoom
All-Pro Running Back for STEV
Tank Formation Specialist
iHub Conference
"I sleep real F'íng good at night owning STEV"
Please view Panzer Army Here:
I like George and PureCircle rubbing elbows!
Great find our Vietcong DD Hero Quarterback Pennypacker!
This is literally where the seed was being planted.
Time to harvest $$$$
BOOM!!!!
PanzerBoom
All-Pro Running Back for STEV
Tank Formation Specialist
iHub Conference
"I sleep real F'íng good at night owning STEV"
Please view Panzer Army Here:
25K more @.296 BOOM!!!
Filled Buy 25000 STEV Limit 0.296 -- -- 12:24:23 04/03/14
BOOM!!!!
PanzerBoom
All-Pro Running Back for STEV
Tank Formation Specialist
iHub Conference
"I sleep real F'íng good at night owning STEV"
Please view Panzer Army Here:
Filled Buy 25000 STEV Limit 0.308
11:31:36 04/03/14
Panzers have began crossing the border today!
BOOM!!!!
PanzerBoom
All-Pro Running Back for STEV
Tank Formation Specialist
iHub Conference
"I sleep real F'íng good at night owning STEV"
Please view Panzer Army Here:
Not sure we dip, may need to start buying!
You can just feel we're on the cusp of a huge breakout!
I may to dive in here I'm not very patient lol.
BOOM!!!!
PanzerBoom
All-Pro Running Back for STEV
Tank Formation Specialist
iHub Conference
"I sleep real F'íng good at night owning STEV"
Please view Panzer Army Here:
MonestHind, liking your style these days!
Maybe I was wrong about you? LOL
Just don't go bear on us again man we're all good here long and strong :)
#LIFECHANGER
BOOM!!!
Sincerely,
PanzerBoom
Field Marshall of Wolf Pack Operations
SPLI Front Lines
iHub Battalion
“Have you bought your SPLI today?”
Please view Panzer Army Here:
Panzers will keep us above .30 (wink wink)
Not sure it happens though!
I've got reserve Panzers especially saved for STEV if we see any 20's.
.285 is the Panzer Defense Line. No one gets through!!!
BOOM!!!!
PanzerBoom
All-Pro Running Back for STEV
Tank Formation Specialist
iHub Conference
"I sleep real F'íng good at night owning STEV"
Please view Panzer Army Here:
Investing In The Sweet And Potentially Lucrative Stevia Pie
Ang Nguyen
Long only, growth, long-term horizon
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Investing In The Sweet And Potentially Lucrative Stevia Pie
Feb. 3, 2014 3:02 PM ET | About: PCRTF, Includes: KO, PEP, SANW, STVF
Disclosure: I have no positions in any stocks mentioned, and no plans to initiate any positions within the next 72 hours. (More...)
Editors' Note: This article covers stocks trading at less than $1 per share and/or with less than a $100 million market cap. Please be aware of the risks associated with these stocks.
When we start talking about two-year returns in excess of 550%, investors automatically assume biotechnology or possibly some small/midcap technology company with a major and unexpected partnership. Yet regardless of what comes to mind, the actual list of companies to produce such gains is small. What might be the most surprising company on that list is one called PureCircle (OTCPK:PCRTF).
Sure, more than likely you've never heard of PureCircle. Well, it's a billion-dollar company in the agricultural space-- definitely not as glamorous as a biotechnology company, but more efficient. And when I say more efficient, I mean less risk and just as much upside-- and this is in an industry that could turn tens of millions into tens of billions in annual revenue. Yowza!
So what is this industry? Will PureCircle's rally days continue? And are there more companies in line to join this party?
What is PureCircle?
PureCircle is the worldwide leader in all things stevia, a zero calorie all-natural sweetener that is 300 times sweeter than sugar. Recently, stevia has been dubbed (perhaps a little quasi-grandiose) "the Holy Grail" of the sweetener industry, which might have something to do with PureCircle's large returns.
With that said, for PureCircle to produce such impressive returns over the last two years it must have grown rather fast. So let's look at a few key fundamental metrics from 2011 to 2013.
2011
2013
Revenue
$53.26 million
$76.2 million
Gross Profit
$4.1 million
$18.8 million
EBITDA
($9.9 million)
$4.85 million
Obviously, PureCircle has grown fast over the last two years, approximately 43%, and the company has improved its efficiency by a far greater margin. However, the fundamental growth seen in the chart above hardly validates such a large return.
PureCircle trades at multiples that are very similar to what we see in social media or with orphan drug companies. Currently, it is trading at 13.1 times last year's sales and 53.2 times gross profit; the latter is about twice the premium of LinkedIn (LNKD) to its gross profit.
However, when you look at industry trends and consider the outlook, PureCircle might have more upside potential than any orphan drug company or the likes of LinkedIn. In particular, PureCircle with $76.2 million in revenue is the world leader in stevia-based products. Yet, it operates in a sweetener market that is estimated at $60 billion globally.
According to the World Health Organization, stevia could one day own 20% to 30% of that $60 billion market, or $12-$18 billion. As such, there is quite a bit of room for PureCircle to grow.
Why is This Industry Growing so Fast?
For PureCircle's growth over the last two years and the rather bullish long-term outlook, investors can thank former Mayor Michael Bloomberg of NYC, health organizations, local politicians, and the consumer's overall increase of knowledge surrounding the health risks of sugar intake.
Over the last year or so, major food and beverage companies have felt increased pressure from all of the above sources to produce healthier alternatives and low calorie alternatives to high-sugar products. Last year a calorie limit was implemented in school vending machines, which consequently removed most Coca-Cola (KO) and PepsiCo (PEP) products. This is just one of many changes that have occurred, which has left these large corporations desperate and rapidly trying to implement stevia into their products to lower calories. It's important to note that even diet sodas have felt the wrath of a more health conscious consumer, as sales volume has fallen approximately 12% over the last six years.
This brings the conversation back to PureCircle, which is a great gauge of the trends in the stevia market. According to its 2013 annual report, PureCircle finished the year with 300 customers, which was an increase of more than 200 over 2012. Furthermore, stevia volume increased 89% in 2013, significantly higher than growth. But as PureCircle notes, this volume has "not yet" translated into revenue growth due to high inventories by partners.
Nonetheless, PureCircle is seeing a rapid boost in demand and, as a result, the firm has had to make major operating changes. For one, demand has become a real issue. And what's alarming is that stevia is not even a fraction of how large experts believe it could become. In addition, the U.S. and many other countries are not well positioned to harvest stevia, as most land for sweeteners is allocated to grow sugar. Consequently, PureCircle is faced with a dilemma where acreage is precious. Since PureCircle doesn't actually grow its own products (PureCircle partners with local growers), the company is now seeking (and has previously sought) partners in new land.
Overall, if PureCircle can manage demand and stay on top of supply, then it can grow many times larger over the next decade.
Is PureCircle Your Best Stevia Investment Option?
As we stand today, there really aren't a lot of investment options for stevia. Cargill might come to mind (as the owner of Truvia), but unfortunately it is a private company and one of the most visible agriculture businesses in the world. In essence, PureCircle has soared over the last two years because the options are limited, but it has now reached a valuation that is rather pricey. What are some other options?
S&W Seed (SANW) and Stevia First Corp. (OTCQB:STVF) are the only two options that really come to mind, although both are small companies.
S&W Seed is an alfalfa seed grower, but has connections to stevia. In a recent article, Henry Kawabe did an exceptional job at highlighting S&W as a stevia business, including its move from a commercial to a research company.
PureCircle actually chose S&W as a partner in North America to supply stevia. More than likely, this partnership was less about S&W as a company, but rather its acreage and positioning in California's Central Valley, which is the agricultural capital of the country. In late 2012 to early 2013, speculation surrounding this partnership caused shares of S&W to nearly double, as investors saw a great opportunity with stevia as a larger revenue stream than alfalfa seeds.
1. WHO'S GROWING ALL THIS STEVIA????
2. WHO'S GOING TO BE SUPPLYING IT????
3. STEV!!!!!!!
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Kanne-King, STEV supplying PureCircle!!!
Per the DD Penny just found go ahead and talk about that stock because that's going to be one of our top revenue customers!!
THIS IS F'ÍNG HUGE!!!!!!!!
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Key Quote: "Mass Production Scale"
And this was back in 2011 where this deal was just a "seed".
Now, with Coke Life, Pure Circle connections, this is where we are headed!
This program not only allows us to generate profits from the development of technology applications to the program , it also plays a very important role in maintaining systemic control for applications production technology in practical fields , a prerequisite for success when shifting to mass production scale . "
OHHHHH MYYYY
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Dude, Pennypacker you are SICK DD ALL-STAR
I mean, getting DD from Vietnamese websites. Unreal! BOOM!!
The "Perfect Circle" is tightening and you my friend are helping us all!
If you haven't been following this all guys read Penny's Sticky with possibly links to Coke Life, Stevia, the trial product in Argentina and you can start connecting dots.
Mind you, this is not even speaking about our Remphemp.com website coming out and partnerships with ebbu (which Penny has a call with their CEO on Monday).
We have a LIFECHANGER on our hands! I have already made this my #1 holding and feel confident from DD to put my reputation on the line with friends, family, and even bosses lol.
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Stevia Corp expects to produce a 2014 spring harvest in excess of 2,000 tons
Stevia Corp expects to produce a 2014 spring harvest in excess of 2,000 tons, more than doubling the 2013 spring harvest and will be serving an expanded client base in Vietnam, China, South Korea, Europe and South America.
George Blankenbaker, Stevia Corp President, comments, "As we achieve our crop harvest goals we will focus on developing higher margin businesses to service the international companies that we continue to attract. Key to our success has been our farming model and business ethos embracing sustainable and environmentally friendly practices with a socially responsible structure focused on the well-being of the local farming communities and ultimately delivering a quality natural product to our customers."
Mr. Blankenbaker continues, "Although the stevia plant is a commodity, at its core it represents the natural, healthy lifestyle aspirations of its consumers. There is a growing swell of consumers that want to improve their health and well-being and strive to support environmentally and socially responsible brands. Stevia Corp, at its core, represents these values and aspirations and we are attracting several international businesses, including U.S. based companies that have expressed interest in partnering with Stevia Corp to better serve this segment. This represents significant potential growth opportunities for the Company and we intend to embrace this lifestyle approach and develop a deeper relationship with a broader customer base by partnering with lifestyle brands that represent our values."
I smell money! BOOM!!!
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Totally agree, nwar!!!!
So much gas in the tank no need to blow our load yet. We get to .50 then PR us to dollars!
I was buying EOD and literally was moving this stock myself. SO THIN!!!
We can organically grow this to .40-.50 and then KABOOMS!!!
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