@hotdog, i dont` see a relation to the increased A/S bevor Nov.2007 we had 500 Mil. A/S and 49 Mil. O/S now we have 2,5 Bil. A/S and still 49 Mil. O/S so they do not maxed out the A/S ( with the remaining 451 Mil. ) but increased the A/S 5 times BUT WHY ?? doubtless they want to do something with that hugh amount of shares; Dilution to pay the bills and to survive ?? Acquisitions ??