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If everyone opts for script dividend scheme, then the additional shares listed would be about 16.5m/13.5c = 122M shares. That would be about 19% of the current 640M shares outstanding, means that the eps will be diluted by 19%. am i right to say that?
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This dividend scip thing is potentially not fraud-proof.
With the CEO opting for scrip, it doesn't mean he believes the business is good. It is more possible that the company has not enough cash to pay off its large share, hence he opt for scrip while hoping to build some confidence within the current shareholders..
Think it this way, if I am the CEO, I will cheat off 90% of the cash and pay off 10% as dividend to prolong confidence.. 90% of cash cheated for 10 years is better than 100% for 5
Might be better to opt for cash the next time and at least hope the subsequent dividend payment can allow initial cost of investment to be covered..
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The more interesting question is "Who is the buyer?"
Unless the share placement is placed out in such a way that none of the buyers exceed 5%.
But, the CEO is real nice. Giving up such a big stake in such a profitable company so as to " enhance liquidity, broaden the investor base of the Company and meet investors’ demand for the Group’s shares."