"... the directors sold us all down the river by allocating such...

"... the directors sold us all down the river by allocating such a large amount to institutions."

True enough. The interests of institutional investors are always put in front of the small mum and dad investor. Maybe - just maybe - they might allocate the shares applied for by the small holders?

"... to say sorry or reward people for supporting the business through years of value destruction."

Sadly, sorry is not a word that is used by many people in society today. Everyone is right and everyone is entitled.

Honestly, holding since 2008 has been more about my apathy towards AWE than anything to do with having a 'strategy' as such. I wish I was that disciplined.

Anyway, good luck with your application @croasian