expect 33% divs in 12 months time, page-13

well done JID. I have the approach that as a shareholder in a public company that we should be able to ring the company from time-to-time (as opposed to frequently) and request info re our query(s). Almost without exception i have found management willing to speak/call-back and be willing to answer stuff. These days they are far more circumspect compared with period prior to the crash.... and many (quite rightly) won't reveal sensitive info. When i realise the director/manager has info that he/she cannot provide to me as an individual... i usually suggest they make a public ann/statement re current situation. It still amazes me how some haven't thought the info relevent enough... only to see an ann 2 days later that is material to how holders view the company.
However, generally companies are releasing info far more regularly than a couple of years ago as the crash has reminded them the importance(and legal responsibility) to keep mkt informed.
Good luck to AEU holders for yr next update. What i would like the company to state is the proposed distributions over the next 12 months. their original forecast last year of 8c/annum was buried in the ABC debacle. however, AEU is now in a position where the vast majority of centres are either rented or sold with very few outstanding. Surely, they have enough info to make a 'provinsional forecast' for divs over the next 4 qtrs. Nothing will give holders more comfort/confidence than knowing what they are likely to receive. Afterall, most have bought AEU as an 'income stream' investment.