RE: H1 Results2 Aug 2020 14:00
Both Tacly and Jatw are spot on with their opinions and analysis. Management does not seem to have any interest in improving shareholder value. Sorry to write this. Even during last week’s financial presentation, nothing was mentioned in that respect.
Investors who bought these shares more than 10 years ago, might have some paper profit. But, it is not the case for shares bought for £4-5.
The company doesn’t seem to make any effort to migrate from AIM listing to the main LSE. This minor effort itself can bring a large number of UK institutional investors. In addition, institutional as well as private investors from China (?Hong Kong as well) will be able to invest in HCM through the ‘LSE-SHANGHAI stock market link’. This was discussed on numerous occasions on this board. Last year, I wrote to the company asking if they have looked at this opportunity. The CEO answered back saying the company was very much aware of that new aspect. But, nothing seems to be happening. We keep asking this repeatedly, Why is the company not allowing investors from the second largest economy in the world to invest in a China based company?
Yes, it is a very good company with a fantastic research and development wing and great oncology therapeutic products. But, without any prospects of improvement in shareholder value in the near future, is it wise to buy anymore of these shares? What would happen in case of dilution?