I understand they didn't know and were as surprised as anyone when FDA approved. So, why pay off early when they could have waited it out? I am glad that most has been paid off okoil, I am trying to figure out why they did it the way they did. There is always a reason. Plus the following, harlem, this is where your "sweetner" may have come in..:)
CONSENT, AMENDMENT AND EXCHANGE AGREEMENT
d) Prepayment. Except as otherwise set forth in this Debenture, the Company may not prepay any portion of the principal amount of this Debenture without the prior written consent of the Holder.http://sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1140098/000114420409040193/v155587_ex10-1.htm