Resoursed I agree with your first paragraph as to what could have been said, much better imo.
But not this line from you:
"Pity the poor investors who hung on until the end of June/July because of SM's confgident asurances but were then forced to sell. SM should not make statements that give greater assurance than he realistically can give"
I couldn't give a rats about those wanting to play the short term game and I'm sure SM wouldn't give a toss for those who are trying to trade the news, that's the short term trading game, lump it. I'm pretty sure management are more thinking about long term shareholder value..
TIS Price at posting:
48.0¢ Sentiment: LT Buy Disclosure: Held