".....Why would being part of that panel preclude Needing another secondary offering?" axconth
and shall not, as this old adage truly applies "It takes money to make money"....And although Tesla has had numerous years of monetary losses, it continues to gain valuable assets (Giga-factory, Solar City, Factory's, Cars, Partnerships, etc.etc.) along the way. These assets are what speculators and its' investors, envision will drive and allow profits well into the future..........................TOMORROW IS ANOTHER DAY,offering more chances to get it RIGHT.......or...........WRONG.......WE WILL SEE, when out pop's the MODEL 3.