It sounds so simplistic, I know...
Things changed along the way.
The original 4 turned into six....meaning the $150 million turned into $350 million....
Then there were additions of three to five more acquisitions, and then the Mineseeker and Tigerfish deals....which, I believe, were brought to Dean by some heavy and influential hitters...
No, I don't think Dean ever lied...at the time he said what he said as it was "the deal" and "the number of shares"..
As a shareholder I am happy that this big conglomerate has gotten bigger and more complex....and in the end hopefully much more profitable.
When it all comes out, as miserable as it may look to doubters now, I think the shareholders will be relieved and quite a bit more well-to-do than they would have been with the original deal....as outlined to be closed last August.
It is an exciting ride...though bumpy, I must agree.
I do not doubt your sincerity on what you speak, as you post virtually only to this Board, and anyone that spends as much time as you do should believe what they say and type....My hunch, Joe, with all your good intention, you will be wrong...and missed a chance of a lifetime..
We shall see.
Scotch