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Legume,
undoubtedly you are right that executive remuneration is scandalous across the board. I feel that AAD is a relatively mild example compared to many others (Geoff Goodman's remuneration at GMG is outrageous with investors sitting on less than 15% of peak unit price post dilution).
I don't know how it can be fixed. Former executives make up remuneration committees and it has become a closed loop. Institutional Investors are run by overpaid executives who benchmark against these same listed company execs and hence rarely stir the pot.
I have probably adopted The Oracle's pragmatic approach and given companies a much greater tick when they genuinely demonstrate concern for their investors (incredibly rare).
In saying all that I am immensely comfortable with AAD and their internalised management. Similarly I have happily held MAP since they internalised. If only I had enough firepower to hold management accountable!
AAD Price at posting:
$1.11 Sentiment: LT Buy Disclosure: Held