exactly, Simon is right, all the companies i invested in i really trust the management... i actually sold off a few companies over the years just because i didnt like management too much... What i do sometimes is send the companies i have shares in emails to see how they respond to shareholders, i have to admit i had mixed results over the years, but the 3 companies that really stuck out as being excellent are, Grindrod: i even got a golf shirt from them for free, many interesting discussions with their IR department; SBK: The lady i emailed from IR department was so helpful she said if i wanted to learn more about details she could organise a telephonic call to a director if i liked, i didnt need this though, but the fact that they offered was unbelievably kind in my opinion and i love this company for that fact; JPMorgan (USA): This company has some unbelievable people in it, i have never sent them an email without getting a very usefull response, even from thie highest level, these guys are really amazing when it comes to answering to investors, even about products and services, i have never found a more helpful company i was in contact with... this is a requirement for any company i invest in... I only want to be associated to excellent companies that make me happy and executives i trust 100%, because the future of the company is out of my control (unless i buy a huge amount of shares and change the way they work - like Carl Ichan) and up to these guys to make it work, so find the best Jockey!
