Didn't miss the point oh wise one. You try buying up a bunch of stock before you PR a merger and see where it lands you. Hint: the opposite side from where you worked. Secondly what the $%@^%$@#$ is the 14 million shares in the employee plan for? <img src=http://w3f.com/gifs/flag/animated/a-usa.gif> The best weapon against "fear" is "facts"!!