Given their past record of acquisitions, and subsequent disposal with mega losses then best they forget any more acquisitions until they sort out the mess they have on their hands at the moment.
Couple of observations:
1. Since Pretty assumed role of CEO the share price of HIL has declined some 40%, whereas the allords has risen 25%
2. The Hill-Ling family (and associates) have seen the value of their holdings in HIL (about 130mio shares) fall in value by about $60mio during Mr. Pretty's time at the top.
HIL Price at posting:
68.0¢ Sentiment: Sell Disclosure: Held