RE: Clear skies ahead29 May 2023 12:09
More importantly I agree these points are important so I have also posted this again for BOD to see.
Great post by Wallcrawler.
Oh my, this BB has become messier than the carpet in the This Morning dressing room. But, for all the grunts and groans, it seems the majority of shareholders are of one mind on what needs to happen here.
1. Buy/build strategy needs to be paused until the SP is significantly healthier. Absolute must.
2. The bod still have some cash and only need to request moderate headroom for working cap. I will be massively surprised if they ask for even half of the 40-50 million a certain other poster suggests, as it will be end in REJECTION.
3. Invite Hargeaves onto the bod for crying out loud. He’s a businessman, scientist and major SH. It’s a no brainer. If he doesn’t accept, then so be it.
4. The bod need skin in the game. Stella is basically Count Duckula in a blouse. If she ain’t throwing some of those gold coins in at these prices, then she should just leave.
5. Give more explanation about delays. Yes, there are always confidences and commercial sensitivities. I probably deserved the silent treatment at home when I misused my wife’s shoes, but it’s not acceptable here. If VAL can’t convince partners to allow some info, then maybe it’s time to let them go.
Shareholders are clearly very angry and ready to start lining bod up against the wall. But ALL of the above steps are within power of the board and of great mutual benefit. What is frustrating is that the science is ace, but it's some of the business decisions that need to be better. It’s quite high risk ATM, but there are investors waiting in the wings to buy in when this stuff is sorted.
Soon, all of the the really great stuff can be the focus.