During the conference it was put to Rob Allan that they should...

During the conference it was put to Rob Allan that they should consider using the dividend cash towards further business opportunities. He indicated that the payment of a fairly high dividend was not a problem for the company business/acquisition model.
The main problem this company does face is its own low share price. While the company is on such a low earnings multiple itself, the benefits of acquiring other businesses using AMA shares as currency are greatly reduced.
It's a interesting situation - a higher share price would make their life easier and produce greater EPS growth, leading to a higher share price etc. etc.. Expansion is now going to happen a little slower than first planned.