Charlie, thanks for all your hard work and streamlining on this board. IT makes it easy to use and navigate and very informative .
I agree with your assessment on GE's long interest in Arcam and was posting about it in 2013 and 2014, especially with the 8/14 Avio technology announcements. Like with Rene, i'm impressed with the vision, strategy, timing and EXECUTION of GE. That's why I was so amused by some posters who shouted that GE would not make any bulk oders, that the LEAP engine had left the station, that composites would trump EBM, that arcam was in trouble because of the lack of sales PRs, etc etc. etc. GE was simply waiting for 3d production to near before it made its move. And while I am surprised GE outright bought a OEM manufacturer it showed brillance by buying BOTH laser and EBM so that it can lock up the technology development and timing on both, testing both and deciding which is better for any given part and insuring that the development and timing will be best for it
As far as the deal is concerned, i'm torn between wanting a counter bid and higher price and having ge get less than 90% and keeping arcam and its stock alive so we can profit from it. In such a case, even with the diminished float, hope you and others will keep this board alive and that the stock will be a good trading item. Well be interesting to see whether its worth trading in such a case. I find the board and exchange of ideas stimulating, whether I agree or disagree. I call them as I see them. Sad that some cannot handle disagreement and want to threaten to cut off dissent. Especially, when they do not offer reasoning and analysis which I always try to do when I offer my 2 cents.
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