From memory BTA listed at $0.50 per share (1985). Share price currently $1.30. Yes given annual return compounded conservative of (8% - including 3% for inflation) over that time we could have expected the share to grow to $1.61. Yes we are behind, however, look at the investment climate.
The shares in between these times (1985 to now) have been from $0.40 to $9.00 so shareholders, if they have wanted to0, could have been rewarded and some definitely would have been - those whom sold. Especially the ones who sold at $9. They would not say they have not been rewarded or those whom sold in the mid $3 say 5-6 years ago.
Those shareholders that bought into the recent lows of around $0.40 have been hansomely rewarded at todays price levels.
So what is your definition of reward?
cheers
BTA Price at posting:
$1.29 Sentiment: LT Buy Disclosure: Held