RE:RE:RE:RE:RE:RE:RE:NCIB vs DividendsBarstoolSage wrote: Wow thanks for such an indepth response Malx.
Last first, slots are simply not negotiable. Preying black boxes with moving parts just making noise to me. Walking by them on my way to the relatively quiet table games area is among my favourite activities there.
To the creeping control it was not so much an issue as an observation of the results, and the multiple percentage increase in firm ownership given their starting points
Inside ownership does not bother me too much as a big owner of Becker with a dual voting structure where founders control the company.
And as long as I don't need the monthly income and I'm anticipating nice capital appreciation in holding GH I'm with you. I keep adding here and there myself as I definitely see the potential value of GH to me.
But I'm semi retired and have never shied away from saying I wanted yield in buying ...but all things are true at once here.
22 23 is well within my come on now range ....and knowingly putting the cart before the horse I would not limit the dividend to doubling ....
We have had a major refurbishment and all facilities are set to take advantage of the bigger crowds anticipated in the coming years, though I would not overlook debt reduction and investments in margin creation before adding to shareholder cash returns.
Glad to share. Good discussion.
Certainly see your perspective and it's great you brought forward possible hazards.
Let's chat tomorrow about a comfortable payout ratio and sustainable dividend rate.
I'll say right now the way to not disappoint shareholders is to ensure that the annual dividend level is sustainable through economic downturns. Downturns are inevitable so it's best we plan ahead.
Let's pick up from there.
Cheers