"Inherent value of future earnings Dividends provide immediate and concrete value to shareholders so a share that pays dividends has inherent value. For this reason, the price of a share will often fall by approximately the dividend amount when the share goes ex-dividend." I turn to look at Liam who seems deep in thought analyzing what I just said.
The other boards just came nodding at me while my dad sat comfortably on his chair watching his only daughter with her little presentation
"Normally to be entitled to a dividend a shareholder must have purchased shares before the ex-dividend date . A share that offers a strong likelihood of capital growth due to reinvesting company profits also has a certain amount of inherent value."
I was about to continue with what I was about to say when Mr. Eilhalmburgh raised his index finger and immediately caught the other board's attention
"You should assess a company’s ability to pay dividends or provide capital growth in the future; in particular, what are its expectations of future earnings?"
I gulped, This Liam guy surely bothers me a lot since day 1. What is he trying to imply with such statement? Yes, it has been days since he was welcomed by the whole company and I find it really unfair.
Why does he got those treatment? Im the daughter by they never welcomed me like that and to add to that, he always contradicts whatever I was about to say. It seems he intended to annoy the shit out of me since day 1
"The most important factor affecting the price of a share is the company’s future earnings prospects, as its earnings will determine the future inherent value of a share."
I began pacing back and forth gesturing some more details, turn the slides from one point to the other
"Any changes in forecast earnings, either by company management or by market analysts, will impact the share price. Past earnings, as can be found in the company’s annual report, are an important indicator of a company’s earnings ability, but you should also consider the impact of any changes to its business."
The board started nodding their heads again in agreement along side with My Dad and Mr. Eil-hambog--- Este, Eilhalmburgh
"The money that a company raises in this way is called equity capital. Unlike debt capital
which is borrowed money, equity capital does not need to be repaid as it represents
continuous ownership of the company." I added and felt like I had pwned him over.
And Just when I was about to smile at him victoriously he butted something back like a smart ass he was
"In return for investing in the company, shareholders can receive dividends and other
benefits. What will we do to the shares that were most likely issued by the investors?"
He smirk and began holding up a pen as he waits for my witty comeback. He twirled it around his fingers while waiting for my answer
UGH! this guy is effin annoying. What's the report all about if he kept on asking me without letting me finish this whole thing?
"Shares that have been issued to investors by a listed company can be sold to other
investors on the sharemarket. In this way, shareholders can realise capital gains if the
share price has risen – in other words, make a profit by selling their shares for more than they paid for them."
Then tension was obviously building up in the air between us and for sure, My Dad would notice it even by far and probably the board as well. I just raised a brow at Liam and in return, he just smirk at me which annoyed me more
"Well, I guess .. That would be all" My father stood up from his chair and the lights were finally on. My dad shook hands with the other investors and the board and bid their farewell as they exit the door
"Well done, Hija .. I knew I was right to put you in that position. I'm very much impressed" He hugged me before turning his attention to Liam "Mr. Eilhalmburgh why don't we join us for lunch?"
I turn to him horrified with the thought of him having lunch with us and my Dad, I gave him a dont-ever-think-about-it look but he just gave me that heart-melting smile that would probably make any girl's ovaries explode
"It's an honor, Mr. Chairman. I would love to" He said with a smile and then darted his eyes on me
I rolled my eyes and then head out of the door
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Dad, I and Liam dine in Aubergine's Restaurants and Patisserie at Fort Bonifacio, Yes .. We went all the way to Taguig just for Lunch since this Liam guy recommended it to Dad, and Dad being so polite and curious decided that we could try it as well
We had a hard time finding where could be the underground parking lot but overall, once we took our selves inside the exquisite restaurant it suddenly felt like we were in Paris
The ambiance and lighting were inviting. Dining at Aubergine makes you think about sex, and sunsets, and sand on your feet, and Puccini's when you're sad, and chocolate when you're mad, and everything that's sensual, that feels good, that's sublime and spectacular at the same time. Yes, it is that good.
I had the Oven-Roasted Chicken Breast which was stuffed with ricotta and sun-dried tomatoes, served with seared duck foie gras, braised shallots with balsamic reduction and pilaf-parmesan timbale. Nothing was left on my plate.
"That was a first, Mr. Eilhalmburgh.." My dad uttered right after sipping his wine.
"The board usually agrees to my daughter most of the time and it started to bother me sometimes" My Dad turn his direction at me for a brief moment and went back to Liam
"I actually thought my daughter charmed most of the board members that everytime she speaks, they would always have nothing to say but agree"
"I wouldn't doubt that Mr. Bustamante, Your daughter is quite a charmer" He said smiling at me which made my inside scream and butterflies fly freely on my stomach.
OH god.. That reaction? Where did that came from?
The conversation went on and on, I've learned that Liam started out living alone since he was just in his late teenage life and began to enter the business world the following years after college.
He's a british-american with a spanish descent which explains why he has those hispanic look like my Dad
But somehow the way he smiled, it actually reminded me of someone .. And at some angle of his face, he would often remind me of that same unknown person or maybe not entirely unknown
"What are your parents like?" I end up asking and the look on his face then really makes me regret asking my question.
What kind of stupid question is that anyway? Of all the things I could have possibly asked him, I want to learn more about his parents? I'm so ridiculous sometimes.
"Uh, well, my Mom died on a plane crash eons ago and my Dad well.." he answers, making me feel even worse for asking him about his parents in the first place.
" We really dont get along that much especially when he remarried someone else just a year after my Mom died."
"I'm really sorry," I murmur, unable to even look at him.
I mean, I didn't know about his mother, but I should have known about his dad. Oh God. I'm such an idiot. Just when I need my memory, it fails me. Go figure.
Dad broke the silence going on and faintly coughed "Do you have siblings back in england?"
He shook his head before he shove another drink on his throat
"I have Three half siblings in L.A, They migrated in L.A when my Dad remarried, I stayed with my Aunt in Yorkshire for the rest of my teenage life and decided to move out in college in Cambridge"
I nodded, It must've been hard living alone then "Have you met them?"
"Who?"
"Your half siblings"
"Oh, Them.. Well, aside from my half sister .. I didn't get along with the other two brothers" He shrugged his shoulder
Somehow I knew the topic about his family made him uncomfortable for he always drink his wine.. as if trying to calm himself
A habit that made me reminisce about a certain someone, I thought just gazing on his face
I just really can't name who
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The moment I regain my composure, I head back to my desk. Liam was standing in the middle of the office addressing the department now. What the hell is he still doing here? Was he not supposed to visit the research department today?
"I am simply here to retrieve a few relevant files before heading over to the research department at around noon," I hear him explain, smiling at the adoring crowd. "Please, carry on with your daily activities. No need to pay me any mind."
Yeah, right.
I can't help but to roll my eyes as I almost walk passed him
As everyone bustles off back to work, an eerie silence overtakes the room, making me feel extremely uncomfortable. Normally, Irvin, A pioneer employee of my father, is yelling at someone (usually Cate),
Lianne is gossiping with Sara about God knows who, that sort of thing. I had no idea the office could be this quiet before.
I glance around my desk, desperately looking for something to do like everyone else has, especially since all I do is keep glancing at him out of the corner of my eye.
He catches me watching him moments later and smirks. Fuck. I seriously need to find something to do, concentrate on something or rather, somebody else.
Damn it.
"What are you working on Miss Bustamante?" I hear Liam ask me suddenly and I jump at the sound of his voice, hitting my knee against the edge of my desk (#%!&).
I bite my tongue instantly to keep myself from cursing out loud, even though my knee is currently throbbing in pain. How the hell did I miss him walking over here to my desk? Oh right. I was too busy pretending he wasn't there. Stupid. Stupid. Stupid.
"Are you alright?" he wonders, chuckling at my pained expression.
I glare at him. Clearly, the universe hates me right now.
"Do I look alright to you?" I hiss, only causing him to grin even wider, an amused twinkle in his eyes now.
Ugh. I just want to wipe that annoying smirk off his face. From this moment forward, I am avoiding him (again). I turn up my nose and continue to type. My fingers are hitting the keyboard now – hard.
"Oh come on Diane. You're not actually upset with me, are you?" he whispers and I start to waver because I can actually detect some serious concern in his voice. "You can't possibly blame me for your little knee-against-the-desk accident just now."
Me? Upset with him? Oh gee. Where do I even begin? Actually, I'm not even going to indulge him with an answer. Just keep typing Diane.
"Excuse me Miss Bustamante, Mr. Eihalmburgh?" Cate speaks up suddenly, peeking over my door yet again. "Could I possibly get your attention?"
"Of course," Liam entertains her, casting a sideways glance at me to let me know that he'll be back
Suddenly, I remember that My Dad asked me to type up a few letters for him a few days ago. Perfect. As I begin to type out the first one, the sound of my fingers against the keyboard overtakes the room.
Who would have ever thought that a menial task like typing could be so awkward? About a paragraph into the letter, however, I'm feeling much more at ease. In fact, I'm not even thinking about him anymore.
Three typed and printed letters later, Liam is still probably droning on about his presentation, pointing at his shiny white board every so often.
I glanced at my wrist watch and saw it was almost time for some afternoon snack and I almost forgot how painful my knee felt like awhile ago but the mother nature reminded me yet again as I stood up from my swivel chair
I was about to grab my bag when my cellphone rang and my brows automatically pulled each other when I noticed who the caller might be ..
Alex Llanza Calling ...
"Well ... Hello there Alex what made you call in the---"
"Diane?" Somehow the way he let his tongue lingered on his upper teeth made it sound so dangerous. There was something up ..
"Yeah--??" I stammered, nervous of what may have pushed him to call me this eagerly. Normally, Alex would just text me and if he calls, it is usually urgent or...
"Scarloe's rushed in Makati Med"
Oh no.. My baby!!
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A/N: What do you think happened for Baby Scarloe? Curious? You're free to ask more questions on my formspring account.. Just click on the external link and you're good to go)
BINABASA MO ANG
The Runaway Bride
RomancePerfect ---- The understatement of Diane's life. Former playgirl Diane Bustamante felt happy on her upcoming wedding. Finally, She was ready to tie the knots with Tyler and was content on settling down once and for all. But WAIT!! -- CANCELED...
