Cold hard truth25 May 2023 20:32
Basu is on £270K per annum. That's what I've looked up. That's a fortune. Considering how many years he has been at the helm, he probably has amassed quite a small fortune. Now, I wonder where he is investing that money. Many an ISA or funds, but not in his own company - he just bought a small £5k worth of the new placing.
As part of the placing he should offer he should offer to take a salary cut to say £70k which is still vastly more than what most people are on and still a good salary, and take the £200k in shares. That would incentivise him. I'm amazed shareholders haven't already demanded this and for the rest of the management. Get this company profitable, we will pay you a good salary but not a fortune ... Until it's profitable. I can't believe the guy is on £270k. It's a joke.
As for whether it will ever be profitable is the question. They may have great products but if it costs you £100 to make with all debt, research, salaries etc but you sell it at £99 then it's not an investment.
I really hope Kromek proves me wrong as it's a great UK company. This placing should be the last and definitely be profitable after but they have said that before. And the ramping with the good news first, that's shameful.
Too many UK companies just get sold out to Americans. Management taking too much salary and willing to sell at the earliest opportunity. We need people who give a ... about the UK and creating successful profitable companies so people can have jobs here in the UK.