They had to give up the joint well for this first well. They still have their land (5000 acres)that they bring to the merger though and that is what Mainland wants. It now really is all about their acreage in Mississippi. Mainland knows that is far more valuable than market is currently giving credit for. When it does those who are buying now will be very happy they did.
It is easy to figure out what you believe. The difficulty lies in determining - is what you believe the truth.