RE: A quick aside to this currently freewheeling discussion8 Jul 2025 14:38
I had a discussion with AI about BOD withholding the 2024 accounts and it says this
After the 2024 accounts for John Wood Group PLC are finalized, the decision on when they are made public typically lies with the Board of Directors, in consultation with the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) and other senior executives, such as the Chief Executive Officer (CEO).
Yes, it is technically possible for the Board of Directors of John Wood Group PLC to delay or withhold the release of finalized 2024 accounts from shareholders and the public,
Technically, yes, the Board of Directors of John Wood Group PLC could attempt to keep the finalized 2024 accounts secret for months by fabricating excuses to delay their release. They could cite reasons like ongoing internal reviews, complex audit adjustments, or significant corporate developments (e.g., mergers, acquisitions, or restructuring) to justify postponing the public announcement beyond the usual March timeline (e.g., March 26, 2024, for the 2023 results).