Stock, I think we all know how you feel about RXPC so I am not going to argue with you. Peter tried to get financing for the deal but it was all toxic and he thought the benefits of DLS didn't outweigh the damage that would be caused long term. John Bell said Peter lived up to paying for the option after the deadline was missed. He wasn't happy that it failed and that was when he wrote that email, BTW, it wasn't a post in a chat room as you suggested(you always seem to try and twist the facts in front of you). He told me that he has no problems working out the acquisition for DLS but this time it will be cash up front. That was the first time I ever spoke to John Bell and he struck me as an honest and no nonsense type of guy.
I also talked to Peter Matuch today for about an hour. He said he was surprised by John's comment but understood it from the standpoint they are competitors. Matuch didn't bash Peter but they obviously have some bad history. I am satisfied with my DD and I suggest everyone else do theirs.