So in your mind its a pipe dream the merger. Do me a favor if your true to your beliefs .When this merger happens do us all a favor and admit your wrong in your thoughts about the company and that would show your true colors. So let it be written Then let it be Done, Amen class is over :-)
If they do not merge they are going nowhere. When they merge even if they do a reverse split this stock will rise It is not a matter of choice. But in one sense you correct where they going to get the shares to pay for the merger? Let's see what happens but once the merger happens and contracts are announced this will rise.