1) The asset purchase agreement specifically excludes the equity (stock) of SOUPQ - spelled out in black and white. 2) To 'take over the corporation', they'd need a controlling stake (over 50%). They don't have that. 3) You can't 'buy' a ticker as an asset. SOUPQ doesn't 'own' the ticker. SOUPQ share equity represents ownership in a liquidated shell. The shares are worthless (or whatever you can convince someone they're worth, as long as they keep trading). They won't trade forever, keep that in mind.