I'm not sure it's a matter of mixing apples and oranges...I do not recall saying I thought they were angels or that they do not care about money. They obviously have generous salaries that make it easy to assume they do not care about shareholders in the near term, in light of the current share price. My point was that these guys have a different perspective and approach to do what they are doing. This is due in part to their characters and personalities, but also necessary (which is the important part) for this line of work.
There is no doubt they have problems communicating with shareholders, but as can only be assumed, they know the value of their work, and perhaps what we are seeing is just a little of the "end justifies the means". meaning, the share price will rise in time, but it will take time. I do not think even they know the timetable because they are at the mercy of factors (as all of us are) that they can not control.
I do agree, however, that communication could be better, but again, that takes us in a circle...they know the value, they do not appear to be worried, the market it seems to be waiting as well, not worrying like we tend to. They are in no way angels, and I would never suggest that. However, to suggest that they need to forgo their salaries or options for the good of the rest of us...get real, I would be MORE concerned of their competence if they did that. I believe the fact that they still receive their salaris/options is a positive, not a negative...again, I believe in the end it will be okay...as I assume is their approach.
All I have to say about the current share price is this. They aren't making money, YET. When they do, it will rise. Consider this time of uncertainty a gift to buy the shares cheaper...as I assume many partners are looking at it...but first, the technology, market, demand, etc...need to be proven. If you can answer YES to those things, then don't worry about it. Of course, it's "dilutive" by pure definition. But you have to think like these guys...to many the thought of going to med school, or doctorate, costs a lot of money and the investment alone is scary (or could be termed "dilutive"). My cousin is in 200K in debt, does'nt make a cent...but look at the VALUE of what he is pursuing...it's the same thing to a point. It'a a moderate dilution, IMHO, considering the VALUE of what they are pursuing. I don't know the numbers, but in medicine, the market for therapeutic proteins is HUGE...that is how they look at it...not .87 c, 7 million warrants (oh no!)...we see it that way only because we don't see the big picture and if we do, our knowledge is limited to what we know. They know, we don't.
But, yes, they could communicate better...and around we go!