RE: Operating Expenses2 Dec 2025 14:14
Interesting points, but I think that’s painting the whole situation in very black-and-white terms.
Yes, 11.5% of interest and dividends going on costs is clearly too high and the sector has long-standing issues with fee drag and weak boards. And I agree that better alignment between managers and shareholders is overdue. But the idea that a merger with FSFL is “obvious” and only blocked to protect Foresight Group’s revenue feels oversimplified. FSFL and FGEN have different mandates, asset mixes and capital structures, and merging two listed vehicles isn’t cost-free or guaranteed to unlock value.
Management incentives and internal politics may well play a part, but they’re not the whole story.
As for the share-price comparisons: they’re valid, but they also reflect broader sector headwinds—rates, discount widening, and sentiment across all renewables ITs—not just Foresight’s internal alignment. If this were purely a Foresight-specific governance issue, you’d expect a much cleaner divergence from peers than we’ve actually seen.
There are conflicts in the structure, no question, but saying anyone owning the ITs is “plain stupid” ignores the fact that discounts, yield, and asset quality still matter and can present rational opportunities even with imperfect governance.
A bit more nuance is needed than “FSG wins, IT shareholders lose.