I do not know what 'bought back' means, but when I read it I read it the same way you did. sooooo I guess the short answer would be 'yes' That has been public knowledge all along. The lawsuit stopped it, and that option is no longer available per the 8-K's. It appeared to me that current Exobox management wanted, at that time, and would of asked for input from its shareholders.
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