Thanks for the clarification. The Form 144 means "Proposed Sale" and the From 4 showing the actual sale will be issued later. Bottom line is it appears the shares of the COO will be for sale in the near future IMO. Hence, my buyout theory is still intact.
FORM 144 NOTICE OF PROPOSED SALE OF SECURITIES PURSUANT TO RULE 144 UNDER THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1933