During the month of December 3i have been rebalancing their books for 2006. They have sold out completely or partially in a plethora of AIM stocks. I doubt they researched to be honest as it would have so little impact on the big picture. I own two software aim stocks (this being one), the other has increased 75% on the bid within 3 weeks of 3i selling out. Further to that all 3i shares in MSR were placed - which is very good news as this is a long-term view.
I will be glad when the results are out of the way in Jan and new contracts and profits are the talk of the day. We can expect 100% gains easily in 12 months maybe 200% with a bit of a head-wind with a tiny future pe.