So let me ask this question? Everyone assumes Dan got fired for not making any deals or turning deals down. If a deal was offered by BP! Would it only have been Dan's choice to expect or decline the offer or does the BOD also get a say/vote. I'm pretty sure the BOD has a say.
I think you are on to something. Dan was prepared to hold out and would not act desperate for a buyout deal. I think BOD wanted Dan to be shopping for a buyout more than DOC wanted to. Sure he FBG and many feel DOC way too many shares...but not the cash...either way gone. Now what...Mr. Lombardi?