Listening to the CC today, Briskie did say when the time is right, a reverse split or as they call it "a share restructuring" will be done as preperation to a move to the Naz or NYSE.

And if they are planning to go Naz or NYSE in the future. The only way I can see them doing it is through a reverse stock split.

So by my math that is a 26 million dollar forecast for Q1 2014.

Q1 2013 was 20.8 million.

Is the math correct?

The CVSL press release about adding Hutchison to the BOD said in part..."Senator Hutchison has shown great leadership in supporting and defending the free enterprise system..."

What part of the CVSL business plan needs defending?

I have to believe it is the MLM part which is under assault by short sellers and a probe by the FTC into Herbalife.

What do you think?

Mine was submitted.

It was a fair question to ask.

I will let you know if they answer it or not. Or whether they fib about answering all questions.

Article about HLF and other MLM's and the political battle.

http://www.thestreet.com/story/12528410/1/herbalife-is-resembling-a-trip-to-the-casino.html

If you pay enough special interest groups and contribute to the right politicians you can usually get what you want.

Especially if you are a billionaire hedge fund manager.

That being said. The FTC was under a lot of pressure to take a closer look at Herbalife and they may find HLF is operating within all applicable laws as did a Belgian court recently.


In the mean time, I would think stocks of most MLMs will be stagnant til the investigation runs it's course.

The good news is that Nuskin seems generally unaffected with their stock being up right now.

YGYI's ace is the coffee division.

They really need it to perform more than ever.

But it is still business as usual until this is over.

YGYI took a hit on this news but I still think it could still move higher.

I can't see the FTC shutting HLF down. Too many jobs and too much tax revenue for the Feds to completely close their doors.

Maybe they will have to change their business model. And that would hurt their revenues. But most of the money they make is from international markets. They don't need any other governments taking a look at their business practices.

News out on HLF that could affect all MLM's.

Very disappointing.

This could affect the entire industry. It is in the FTC's hands.

I hear you.

I think they want it higher before the Quarterly.

220,000 at .20

They began their bid last week for 300,000 at about 16 cents and have raised it to .20

The volume and bidding have improved lately and this may be why.

This stock never trades pre market and it is today.

As far as I can tell none of the coffee mentioned is available on Walmart's web site yet.

The press release is amibiguous as to when these coffees will be available.

And unless you are looking for a specific CLR brand, I doubt their coffee will be on page one of any search.

But this is still pretty good news.

How much revenue and profit will the brands generate now?

More store shelves is what is needed to attract the average consumer's attention.

If they find it on the shelves then they may look online.

Taglich Bros. doing their job?

Looks like the stock is being "walked-up" in the same way it was "walked-down."

Wonder if there will ever be a day where the stock pops 10 or 15 cents?

Sorry. Not sure.

But on the bright side the stock is actively trading.

About 6.1 million shares have changed hands since the beginning of February til today. An average volume of about 254,000 shares per day.

So there is definite interest in the stock.

Some of the bigger volumes days were over 800 and 900 thousand shares.

Plus some over 300 and 400 thousand shares.

Dead companies with dead stocks do not trade like YGYI does.

So there seems to be accumulation for an eventual move higher.

And I do agree that this company is now significantly under valued.

But what is it really worth. 25 cents, 35 cents or much more?

I bought Friday hoping we have seen the bottom. If not I may average down again.

And we will see if the paid for research reports from the Taglich Brothers over the next few months have any affect on the stock price.

Decided there was more upside than downside.

Maybe 4 cents down to about 15 cents up.

Bought back 36,000 shares around 16 cents.

Gonna let it ride and see what happens.

330,000 shares on the bid at .152

If you've got a big lot to sell, there's your opportunity.

I think what really concerned me recently is that they found it neccessary to pay for a reserach report from the Taglich Bros.

If there was any major investor interest; that the CFO claimed there was, there would be no need for this type of promotion.

Anecdotally, it seems that companys that resort to this, often underperform.

And since the report was issued the stock has underperformed.

We will see in April if the business itself can outperform.

I think the only way we can judge is by comparing them to their peers.

They should be in a "super growth" stage right now.

Hopefully the numbers will be there.

But the stock is looking interesting here and I may start accumulating all over again.

But that may be hard because I would have to sell another stock I like a lot better right now.

At least the shares are trading with some volume. That is a good sign. Liquidity makes it easier to buy and sell right now.

Of course the Wallach's are doing a great job!

Even at 15 cents a share they are still worth at least 42 million dollars.

Massive dilution was great for them!

And just think where YGYI would be without that reverse split.

7.5 cents a share.

At least they did something right.

On subscription site, "Real Money Pro" legendary investor, Doug Kass, talks about why IBM should acquire Monitise and why it would be good for both companies.

Earlier Doug thought Moni. could triple this year.

With an IBM acquisition, I am thinking Monif could more than triple.

Especially after the FaceBook buy of WhatsApp.

Looks like about 175 thousand shares for sale at 18 cents this morning.

If there really are investors who want to get in big time, why not take down that block?

Unless they want in cheaper?

Or maybe no one wants in?

I am interested in buying. But the stock has been so darn bad....

It looks like it wants to go lower.

Creative Memories 2012 revenues at 97 million so the potential is there for Heritage Makers.

Anderson could be a nice addition.

But it is still wait and see.

Creative Memories did file for bankruptcy in 2008. But they are still around. And in 2011 had about 31,000 consultants.

How many Anderson brings with her is anyone's guess.

BBM will make more money for Monitise than WhatsApp for Facebook.

BBM available for android, iphone and windows systems.

BBM in emerging markets is growing.

Black Berry Messenger is now Black Berry Money.

interesting analysis. http://www.thestreet.mobi/story/12439019/1/how-whatsapp-affects-monitise-shorting-tesla-best-of-kass.html?kval=dontmiss

Lukies is on BBC radio discussing the Facebook/Whatsapp deal.

Legendary investor, Doug Kass, has a write up on "Real Money Pro"
on "Why the Facebook/Whatsapp combo, underscores the value on Monitise."

"Real Money Pro" is a subscription based service.

They had about 3900 last July.

And that is one of the problems.

Lots of available sellers of the stock and no significant buyers.

I think YGYI's problem may be the CEO.

He may be a nice guy and even a smart guy. But in my opinion he does not articulate his strategy and vision very well, and then his execution suffers.

Three years at the helm and the stock has been a disaster.


I think the stock could go up 3 to 4 times in price if he used his shares for a substantial acquisition and then stepped down as CEO and turned it over to someone with better qualifications to run a public company.

An outsider familiar with the MLM business.

He can still be a majority shareholder with another position in the company, but he has to reduce his total holdings and hire a new CEO.

That would be best for all share holders in my opinion.

His strategy to build shareholder value has not worked.


Lets' ask this question.

If the company is not being taken seriously by investors, then doesn't that reflect poorly on the man leading the company?

I know this is his baby. And he has all the time in the world with 280 million shares at his disposal.

But a public company needs more than one shareholder.

Shareholders have been voting on management's leadership by selling their stock.

Taglich brothers?

35 cent price target?

Youngevity must be doing well.

They are remodeling their headquarters.

A new lobby.

And an executive lounge.

At last count their management team numbered 11.

But not included in the management team is the president of the international division.

Because they still have no international division or any significant revenues from international sources.

This company has been around for about 17 years in one iteration or another, and the last 3 years as Al International or Youngevity International.

But this management has not had the foresight to expand to any significant degree in foreign markets.

Will this finally be the year?

My guess they are selling now before the stock returns to the 20 cent level.

They will hard pressed to get it over 50 cents anytime soon.

And is this call next week a substitute for a quarterly report?

It certainly can't be an earnings report because they probably don't have any EPS.

Maybe it's an information call to tell shareholders why the shares they hold are almost worthless.

Closer to zero than to a dollar.

Ok I get it.

The pump is on because someone wants out at any price.

Even 40 cents or lower.

19 thousand shares for sale at 40 cents. And a lack of bidders.

Uh-oh. Stock is down 8% today!

You pumpers are fired!

The only thing I can figure is these guys, with multiple repetitive posts, are being paid to look like dumb asses.

That I get.

Rochon said the stock is worth north of 50 cents.

Looks like it is headed south of 40 cents.

I guess he may not know how little investors value his company.

Sorry John.

It doesn't look good right now.

All these posts today and you guys can't even get this board into the "30 Star Survey" "The Fabulous 40" or even the "Nifty 50."

Just not "Hot!" enough to get CVSL on the charts.

That press release came out January 15th, and some of the news in there is actually dated.

The Sundance film festival took place in January.

I don't know a lot about technicals or support levels, but this area down to around 17 cents seems to be an area of accumulation.

If it drops below 17 cents, I am not sure where it will go next.

Worrisome.

Does Rochon still have shares to sell as he raises money for CVSL?

Are the trusts he set up selling?

Or could it be FTC regulatory concerns that have recently hit MLMs like Herbalife and Nuskin?

I don't know.

The only hopefull thing I can say is, while the selling is big, so is the buying.

But the stock is still down as I write.

Always darkest before the dawn as someone is pukng up their shares.

250 thousand share block bidding 19 cents this morning.