Total revenue up almost 10 per cent but NPATA only rising less than four per cent tells a story.
And, on dear, mention of 'diversity and inclusion'.
'Competency', 'business acumen' and 'ability to forge strong revenue-generating, accretive relationships with existing and potential clients' ought be some of the major preconditions for hiring and promotions, not one's gender.
Sadly, this seems (to use the American term) a disappointingly 'woke' company. While 'Mr Market' can be a grumpy old walking-stick accompanied sod who's slow to recognise good news and quick to punish the slightest gram of perceived underperformance, perhaps his evaluation of QIP is somewhat correct.
Low scrip turnover however means the wider jury is out.
QIP Price at posting:
83.0¢ Sentiment: Hold Disclosure: Held
