MIDWEST AND LURKING, NVEI investors should take comfort that your group could "bail" NVEI out if need be. IMO I know it's encouraging to me.
So did your group actually make Ketch a "buy-out" offer? If so, what was the amount that your group offered NVEI? What evidence did you have that it was prudent to purchase NVEI? You must feel the tech has at least a decent chance to be profitable.
Please PM me this info, what is your connection to WalMart and BassPro? Where are you located in Missouri? Maybe some of us "Show Me" investors can get-together for a chat sometime.