Jess - I'm going to die someday; it may be today, tomorrow or years from now. I'm not going to just stop living my life today just because I might die tomorrow.
Ariad needs to proceed as an independent company until it no longer is.
Besides, their may be wording in the contract that nullifies the agreement if Ariad is bought out.
Both comments are valid points (for a change). bigger question is what is denners mind set. Why would denner remove burger, if the goal was to go it alone? This stock has had so many head scratching twist and turns throughout the years, I have developed a much better sense of investment skills. studying such a unique investment case like ariad will do that for you.