Look at the numbers. Look at the facts. Don't use bias, emotion, opinion, desire, or hope that we make money. Be impartial. 4 Billion shares total...a 500,000,000 reduction is a 12.5% reduction..that is HUGE for pennies. For any stock. They aren't coming out and calling it a straight-up buy back, but either way reduction is reduction. It IS a good thing. It shows a stronger company. It shows a company that is GROWING stronger. It is anti-dilutive...the OPPOSITE of dilution. It is a good thing.