Arb's April topups

[Dod101]

That all sounds a bit mysterious, - like it's an exercise in smoke and mirrors! Surely all it did, after SL merged with Aberdeen, was to sell off its life book/portfolio, to concentrate on asset management, and it's going through a period of change.

As far as I am aware, it hasn't cut its dividend, indeed it has stated that it will be maintained for 2019. I would guess after that it will depend on how the business performs.

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That is how Martin Gilbert operates. Fundamental to understanding how Aberdeen worked and I am not sure that Skeoch, the CEO, has quite the drive to change that.

I am sure you are right that SLA has not cut its dividend. It might even maintain it for 2019 but I would not count on it.

Dod

[IanTHughes]

That all sounds a bit mysterious, - like it's an exercise in smoke and mirrors! Surely all it did, after SL merged with Aberdeen, was to sell off its life book/portfolio, to concentrate on asset management, and it's going through a period of change.

As far as I am aware, it hasn't cut its dividend, indeed it has stated that it will be maintained for 2019. I would guess after that it will depend on how the business performs.

(comment deleted)That is how Martin Gilbert operates. Fundamental to understanding how Aberdeen worked and I am not sure that Skeoch, the CEO, has quite the drive to change that.

Can you in any way substantiate those accusations? I have to say that, without substantiation, such accusations are meaningless and it appears to me to be simply made-up nonsense to bolster an otherwise weak argument. I may be wrong of course, but I would not count on it.

I am sure you are right that SLA has not cut its dividend. It might even maintain it for 2019 but I would not count on it.

It has already been stated by the company that the dividend for 2019 will be held at 23.60p. What piece of that do you not understand?

Ian

[Dod101]

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I have no intention of engaging with you. I have said my piece. Let it rest there.

Dod

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[IanTHughes]

I've already bought a new holding this month (Smith, D S) but this leaves cash in the same account for a couple of topups.
The winners were VOD (up to median weight) and SLA (just under median weight)

Excellent choices, all three. I for one whole-heartedly approve


Ian