RE: Perspective people!24 Aug 2020 19:29
Im afraid, JB isn't that smart or strategic. Yes if the selfish thing to do is persuade retail to back him and then blame the banks for pulling the debt and then pick up the pieces (the risk model and experienced people) and start again. However this requires (1.) him being able to get an EGM (2.) if he gets retail to back him and 3.) the FCA to turn a blind eye to him being an executive of the non regulated holding company while not being allowed on the regulated, while knowing the plc calls the shots. He might get (1.) if he starts buying shares again (2.) this one is hard to call as some people just wont look at the facts and there are two many quick money no knowledge speculators in this share (3.) the current rules would allow him but I bet the FCA will lobby for a change here. It is a totally daft situation where you are not good enough for the regulated board but could sit on the parent co. board and call the shots, thats beyond stupid and will persist a very short time and then he will be out again for the final time and he will leave all his supporters rudderless. He will of course say, not my fault "mate" and i tried, stupid regulators. Just like his irrevocable sale, he is not smart enough to think things through. I just hope there are enough thoughtful investors in the majority if he does manage to get his EGM.