Thanks very much, Grill, for the best wishes on the wedding.
Unfortunately, I have to admit I've been on the band wagon hitting at Van on and off. But in his own words he said he was going to run a 100% "honest & transparent" company. That it is the only way to run one. And he just hasn't done that.
Maybe it was all part of his plan. He isn't a hog producer so he had to find the best way to get "max value" for the company and it's shareholders. He wasn't going to be in it long term. If it meant losing the US division, but keeping the China assets and selling them for a very high premium, it looks like he may be pulling it off.
If we switch our thought process to accommodate this vision it actually makes sense. And a very good chance he is pulling it off.
I'll follow periodically these next few days, hopefully many others join this board too.
Have a very nice evening.
