RE: Malcy14 Jul 2018 14:18
I am largely with Drewky and Matherpj etc on this. The terms of the deal have been set out, and remain only to be signed off. The farmout is needed to move things forward now.
On the cash component, some recognition of, and comensation for back costs would have been welcome, and are not uncommon in farm outs. I think we should urge the board to press Zubs more on this point. Even if they only make a token gesture of money, every penny is welcome.
On the wage bill, I agree that the head count should now be cut. Preferably without large payouts to recent recruits. I also think we should press the Board to defer part of the salaries, or take part in share options, until such time as AEX is showing a profit. It is important at this point to husband our resources very carefully, and devote them to developing our assets with a view to monetising as quickly as possible.
I am happy to provide contact details and a record of my pretty modest holding if someone is organising this.
But, I will say I think the market reaction to the deal is incorrect. I think it is driven by rainbow chasers, however long they have been holding, being dowsed with the cold water of hard commercial reality. And selling, at a very low price, as a result. When they have cleared, I expect the sp to to rerate to reflect the commercial reality, maybe up towards 3p, with further rises as the steps others have recorded occur.
ATB