I agree. The directors could have easily issued to the small shareholders and THEN sought the extra (if any) from the institutional investors. This would put the shareholders interests as a priority, and give credit to their tenacity in holding on to AWE through the tough times.
This action appears to be a conscious effort by the directors to favour "their mates" or themselves.
One does not know how and to who, the institutions will sell down their windfall.
Who are the insto's?
AWE Price at posting:
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