RE: LTH8 Jun 2025 13:30
Good posts, 2PHEV — some very interesting stats.
However, before we see any further growth, I believe it’s critical that we resolve the corporate side of things. Specifically, we need to put an end to the ongoing pattern of discounted share issues to Mr. Slater. It’s arguably unethical — if not worse — that this practice has continued for over eight years now.
I understand why it’s happened: Fabrizi avoids going to the market or formal lenders by simply handing discounted shares to Slater — no fees, no scrutiny. Slater then forward sells his anticipated placing allocation shares at, say, 21p, thus , accumulating more stock at shareholders’ expense and maintaining his position at lower average price . This cycle has repeated far too many times.
It’s time we make it absolutely clear to Fabrizi that this must stop. If left unchecked, this could continue indefinitely — every time there’s a sign of recovery, another discounted placing is issued, resetting any progress.
The real issue is that no true recovery is ever seen because of this — the shares in issue balloons, and value is continually destroyed. As I said on Friday, history must not be allowed to repeat itself here.
shareholders must make their voices heard — by email, by phone, or by whatever means are necessary. I already know a few people who are eager to take action now, but I personally want to wait and see how the third quarter unfolds with visa/ Mastercard . However, if there are more corporate giveaways this year, I believe action will be inevitable.