1) $1 2) $0.50
Discussion (I know you said you did not want any, but I will a anyway).
The answer to question 1 is a bit distorted as I suspect he may have avoided some of the heavy dilution in prior years. Further, I think we would know what is going on with the trial, and despite many here being happy to not know, Mr Market does not like LP's lack of clarity.
Question2 is a much the simple fact that NW would care as it is that he would do any better at this juncture.
All of this post is 100% facts :-)