I note that none of the interested parties made much comment on these words. I am sure maximising stock value is far more important to some, than the words contained above. I am sure more sweating of assets will increase dividend payouts.
Try working for yourself, Litebulbs. No sick pay, no chance of a paid day off, nothing. If I'm confined to my bed, I get not a penny from anyone. I don't recall ever getting a shred of sympathy from anyone about that - my choice, my downside. Everyone chooses what they do, and there are good points and bad points. I can point to things like final salary pension schemes if you would like me to?