So because you fail to research a company properly why are they liars.
A simple look at where CLO has some of its major contracts (Indonesia, Pakistan) and recent events should have been enough warning that current earnings may be at risk.
Sydney - Monday - November 11: (RWE) - Clough Ltd today warned it had downgraded its profit expectations for the first half. Managing director Dr Brian Hewitt said in a statement to the ASX: "Due to some unexpected project and commercial difficulties and adherence to the company's policy of not booking early-stage profits on large and long-term contracts, the board is now anticipating Clough Ltd may report a loss for the six months to December 31 2002. "The company adheres to a policy of not recognising profits during the early phases of projects. "Where a project's forecast costs to completion are greater than revenues, the loss is brought to account immediately, even though revenues for that project may extend well into future periods. "With respect to the full-year results the board anticipates a profitable result, but with the figure down on last year. "The company's balance sheet remains very robust. "The board is disappointed by this foreshadowed result and action is being taken to mitigate loss and return the company to profitable growth." Clough fell 16c to 52c. ENDS
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