Agreed, Ups!de13 Nov 2012 11:03
Good point - but pls don't spare us: I would greatly appreciate negatives/criticism as well (not personal). One of the great weaknesses on the oillie boards is their brand of group tosh (where any not completely positive view is jumped on)
For me at the moment (and I feel dangerously complacent), the only element(s) missing here from my perfect jewel "paragon" is a stronger link between ownership and management (as you may have gathered - & a view strongly reinforced from my pro experience /background - I want management and ownership aligned). As a partial mitigant, Barker and Diamond do each own ~ £0.25m shares - which is a start, I guess
Otherwise, there is a strong turnaround story here (DYOR and not investment advice, of course): my 3Ms (markets, management and multiples) are attractive. Re-rating and strong eps & EBIT growth would do what doesn't happen to the oillies - gradual, sustainable sp increase (cf an even better jewel, RGS)
Jolly smug (at the moment)