I think you underestimate the knowledge/insight present on this board.
Here's what I posted Aug 6th 2013: link: http://investorshub.advfn.com/boards/read_msg.aspx?message_id=90726472 Had the execs at Muscle Pharm shown a little more respect for their corporate currency (the common shares) along the way, those invested here could have made the sort of money that elevates one's level of living, rather than merely eking out an existence. While I disagree with some of the views presented here, I have learned to appreciate those views. There are some strong minds posting viewpoints on this board, many remaining an extended period of time. That does not occur where there's no potential for money to be made, as there are thousands of places to invest, and even more places to discuss those investments.
So here's what I believe to be the true puzzle here. What is the precise future value one can place on a perpetually shrinking share of a growing entity with aspirations for and progress towards industry domination. It is almost like someone is selling theoretical shares of Hawaii at a time when the lucrative tourism trade was exploding there, but the sea level was rising (due to global warming), swallowing up the Hawaiian coastline. If tourism can grow faster than the coastline will shrink, the investment should go up in value.
If Muscle Pharm can grow faster than the dilution necessary for that growth, share value should theoretically continue to increase. With the (hopeful and eventual) arrival of profitability, MP becomes less dependent upon dilution for funding. This is why the recently reported increase in product gross margins has raised some eyebrows.
Here's what I find most interesting about the funding equation. During periods of capital raising, a stronger stock price reduces the necessary level of dilution, which in turn allows for a stronger stock price. And the converse is also true. During periods of capital raising, a weaker stock price increases the necessary level of dilution, which in turn drives the stock price lower. It's sort of like a feedback loop, which grows because it is circular in nature.
With all the positives in the pipeline, my personal belief is that the stock price will continue to rise. That rising stock price will allow for any necessary additional capital raises to have far less of a dilutive impact than they have had in the past. With a slowing rate of dilution, a continued growth in sales, and strong margins, the rate of share price growth will accelerate.
As always, simply my opinion.
I am amazed at the lack of sophistication/intelligence on this board regarding this topic as the potential upside is quelled unless you are in the executive suite granting yourself free shares and a $500K salary.