I rang the company and asked to speak to the company secretary. He was in a meeting, but it was established that the trading update would be issued at the beginning of the second week in January.
Why the delay, I asked.
Because last year there were special circumstances.
What special circumstances?
The trading update included a profits warning.
You mean, you had to inform the market as soon as you realised this?
Yes. Last year was unsual in this regard.
Draw your own conclusions....