He was acting when he said it. He didn't mean any of it. He was on stage putting out fires back then as well. Berge was just saying what he thought shareholders wanted to hear. Just like he is now. When he was talking at least.
Increase the A/S?!? That should put BRGO at no bid. The problem is the lack of trading of BRGO. Who wants to lend money or INVEST (not saying trade) into an illiquid triple zero stock? A R/S will bring liquidity back.