We would all get paid the agreed amount per share you own at the time agreement is made. Hypathetically speaking, you own 100,000 shares of SVMI. The purchaser and seller make the agreement to sell...say... $1.00 per share owned to purchase the company, your 100,000 now = $100,000. Fun to think about, but that is also a hypathetical situation. I'm in long anyways, so if that were to come, I'll be waiting! If anybody has a better explanation, please help with it. Good luck