We'll never know for sure unless we sue the company and get the documents.
I think he was fired, final straw after he torpedoed any chance of a buyout after EMA approval. Pure conspiracy theory on my part, based on the timing of that "in case.of buyout" plan, then no buyout, then him getting the boot.
None of us know for certain, myself included. All of who have "friends" are either mocking someone or liars.
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