In an open letter to shareholders, Sir Stelios said the sale was intended as "a clear message to our directors".

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When a European investor said she would contribute to the project, then withdrew her support in a text message, the directors were desperate.

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His message was clear: Directors need to restore trust and reset their goals.

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Younger directors, to judge from Udine, have got the message.

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