Hey there Buy_Low. I didn't take your post personally at all.
As far as patents are concerned, I have no concerns there. As I stated, if RIM has something of value (which the evidence tends to support that it's very definite possibility that they do), then I believe the people on the BOD and also current employees will take care of the details.
In case you haven't realized this by now, I really would like to feel good about buying this stock. I really want to believe that the possibility exists that share price appreciation will be satisfactory. However, I have what I feel is a very valid concern. In the world of sales, it's called an objection. It's pretty well the main thing keeping me from buying stock at some point in the future.
I'm concerned about the number of shares outstanding. I'm also concerned about the very real possibility that the company will do a reverse split in order to make the company's stock more attractive for analysts and large potential buyers/investors.
In my opinion, the smart thing to do at some point in the future is a reverse split. To me, that's just going to have to happen.
So my questions are:
1. If the company says no reverse split, then how do they intend to make the stock attractive to purchase?
2. If they do a reverse split, will they subject their own holdings to the RS as well, or will they exempt themselves from it?
My question to Gary was intended to bring to folks' attention that this is damn well a real possibility, and to make sure Gary's totally unsubstantiated comment was viewed in its true light...as an irresponsible, totally fluff comment. OF COURSE Ray is going to say "NO RS". What else would he say at this point?
BL, I can respect your concerns over my comments. However, I believe my concerns are valid. The problem is I simply don't trust anything Ray says as you and i have been strung along now for years.
