Consolidation a good move20 Dec 2021 10:49
It's mainly about shrugging off the "penny share " image and the psychological effect on investors etc. It may be expensive but it's a rebranding of the company and, maybe, a marketing exercise. Also worth bearing in mind that further news might have elevated the SP before the EGM.
To quote from the agm statement:
"Finally, the Board would like to take this opportunity to inform shareholders that it is considering undertaking a share consolidation in the new year. The Board is of the opinion that the high number of shares outstanding (over 3.3 billion) and the low absolute share price negatively affects investors' perception of the Company and considers a share consolidation to be in the best interests of the Company and its shareholders. A consolidation would reduce the number of shares outstanding and increase the relative price, which could be more attractive to a broader range of institutional investors and other members of the investing public. A proposal regarding the terms of a share consolidation will be put to shareholders for approval at an Extraordinary General Meeting, which will be convened early in 2022."
If it's good enough for the BOD, their advisors and the HNWI's, it's good enough for me!