Ericsson wrote:VituVingiSana wrote:A pity about the dividend when CICP has 7.5bn in cash equivalents.
The loss was expected due to COVID19.
FV Losses also expected with a tough real estate market.
They are playing it safe and cautious with cash because they are navigating through dangerous waters.
Real estate market is tough.
Centum is looking for an equity investor for TRDL.
Disconnect between the board and shareholders.
Centum received a lot of cash from sales in the past but the dividend was not increased. It has been 1.20/share for 4 years. The cash was used to pay down debt and shareholders understood.
Now it's a slap on our faces when we need that money. Centum could have announced 1.20 and paid it in October which is 5 months after Year End giving them time to "earn" it.
7.5bn in cash equivalents and 3bn in debt (Mar 2021) gives Centum a lot of leeway to pay 750mn in Oct 2021.
The board broke the promise it had made while long-term shareholders waited patiently.
I still like and support Mworia but the board isn't doing its job. Centum needs new directors.
Greedy when others are fearful. Very fearful when others are greedy - to paraphrase Warren Buffett