OK, so it appears that my legal knowledge could fit in a thimble, thank you very much for the kind words. I'm wondering if the passages from a Harvard Law article on this subject would fit in the thimble with me..... The sharing of AgriGlow info to shareholders sounds voluntary to me.
"However, even before a definitive agreement is reached, companies may voluntarily disclose information about the other companies involved in the negotiations, for various reasons, such as to inform shareholders, employees, customers, or regulators, to solicit feedback or support, to respond to rumors or leaks, or to comply with contractual obligations. Such disclosures may include the identity of the parties, the terms and conditions of the proposed deal, the rationale and benefits of the merger, the expected timeline and challenges, and the financial and operational performance of the other companies.
The decision to disclose information about the other companies during negotiations should be made carefully, as it may have legal, financial, and strategic implications."