Parsad Posted February 8, 2010 Share Posted February 8, 2010 Another Indianapolis Star article on Steak'n Shake. This one a little more positive than the one yesterday, but continues to point out some disconcerting decisions that the board has made that affect reputation. http://www.indystar.com/article/20100207/BUSINESS09/2070359/1109/BUSINESS09/In-quick-order-Steak-n-Shake-has-put-a-lot-on-its-plate I too did not like the move of the AGM to New York. I would have much preferred if Sardar moved the meeting to San Antonio, where the new head office will be. If Berkshire can get 30,000 people to Omaha, Nebraska, then Sardar should be able to get a hundred people out to San Antonio. Cheers! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zorrofan Posted February 8, 2010 Share Posted February 8, 2010 Sanj, Any response yet to your letter? cheers Zorro Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parsad Posted February 8, 2010 Author Share Posted February 8, 2010 No, not yet. They've received it, as has Sardar. I don't expect any direct response. More likely they will address this at the AGM after the vote...whether they win or not. In this respect, I believe Sardar should really take a page out of Prem and Fairfax's book. Grow the company as you see fit, but when it comes to what the shareholders think...pay close attention. You ever wonder how Fairfax addressed a specific disclosure issue or question that a shareholder may have...they listen! They really, really listen! And that's why they've got some of the most loyal shareholders around. It's why Prem and company are finally garnering the respect and reputation they deserve. Cheers! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SmallCap Posted February 9, 2010 Share Posted February 9, 2010 Parsad, What was in the letter that you sent them? I have looked back in the past posts and didn't find anything. SmallCap Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Bronco Posted February 9, 2010 Share Posted February 9, 2010 Any of you nut jobs going to the shareholder meeting? If so, it may be interesting to grab a drink afterwards. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parsad Posted February 9, 2010 Author Share Posted February 9, 2010 Parsad, What was in the letter that you sent them? I have looked back in the past posts and didn't find anything. Hi Smallcap, I didn't post the letter here. It basically discussed why I didn't agree with the name change. Cheers! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SmallCap Posted February 9, 2010 Share Posted February 9, 2010 Thanks Parsad, I agree with you but I am not that upset about it because I think that 6 months after the change goes through it will be a non issue. But I still think it was a mistake. SmallCap Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parsad Posted February 9, 2010 Author Share Posted February 9, 2010 I think it will be a non-issue as well, but unfortunately it sets a precedent in behavior that isn't what I expected. Something that opens the company to criticism, rather than the praise it deserved for all the work in turning around the company. It's also indicative of a board that is perhaps becoming a bit too collegial...if that is so, over time accountability by the board decreases. Cheers! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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