John Lawson Quotes

"Most analysts had consigned (the February earnings guidance) to the dustbin immediately after the events of (Sept. 11). It would be quite an achievement if they still manage to produce a number within that range."
-John Lawson

"Smart hasn't developed as planned, and it's no secret the two sets of management didn't always see eye to eye."
-John Lawson

"Because it's a new development, it would seem like they would have to show the effects of that. But I wouldn't want to hazard a guess right now on which of the other tools would be used."
-John Lawson

"If the government is prepared to top up your income even if you opt out of the state scheme then you may as well take up this lump sum. It will not cost you anything to do so."
-John Lawson

"The market is fragmented so consolidation makes sense and long-term it may be worth paying a decent price to get that dominant position."
-John Lawson

"We won't gain anything. We will have to deliver that water to our customers and end up with a system no greater than what we had."
-John Lawson

"It's becoming a function of having a large office population in one building. Clearly, if it is out of town, it's going to have even more benefits."
-John Lawson

"It needs a firm hand at the tiller and someone who is really responsible for making these various groups work together, ... It is one of the big failings of the group to date since the merger with Daimler and Chrysler."
-John Lawson