RE: Takeover14 Feb 2021 16:24
Gunner - absolutely agree.
But
- They have a portfolio of products many of which are fully developed with the ability to manage cash across the portfolio, the amortization of r&d costs should give a "cash" margin which is far greater than the "p&l" margin on developed products.
- the real issue here is management credibility, coming back to the market a month or so after stating 100% they wouldn't, the change in circumstances doesn't wash, it just they have no forecasting control.
- The request for cash should have stated their assumptions on the aroc contract. They appear to be far too optimistic on this contract, even before the provision was eventually made through to present day.
- The other problem might be they are engineers, always wanting to keep everything inhouse, soaking up working capital and cash.