No, they are not buying them off of the street. The O/S is not just publicly held shares, even when restricted stock is issued, it becomes part of the O/S.
I suspect the reduction is part of this Oct. 16, 2009 (PR Newswire) --
CEO To Participate In Common Share Exchange
SARANAC, Mich., Oct. 16 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Green Bridge Industries, Inc. (Pink Sheets: GRBG) is pleased to announce that the Company's CEO, William White, will participate in a common share exchange that was recently approved by its Board of Directors. Mr. White has agreed to exchange 200 million of his common shares for 500,000 of Green Bridge Industries' preferred shares. Green Bridge Industries is improving its stock structure as the Company looks to finish evaluating and finalizing agreements with potential acquisition candidates, as part of its growth strategy.