As I understand it, Franklin can't convert his preferred into free trading stock. If you remember the pr they sent out a few months back saying that 144 wasn't available until October or something.
Since 144 isn't available, I don't believe there would be any basis to issue free trading shares. He could convert his shares into common, but they would still be restricted for at least 6 months (assuming 144 does become available in October).
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