I respectfully disagree with this statement... That would be insider information and that is illegal. They must make a public announcement and not just when someone calls.. I am long and i hope you are right, but i have never seen it done that way in the past...
fxsho2008, thanks for the update. Speaking directly to Ares the investor relations guy is the best way to squash any and all rumors. He enjoys getting phone calls from shareholders and will gladly tell you everything he can, including stuff you don't even ask about. This is the best way to do your DD about the company, not any rumors being spread on this or any other board or from Pump-and-Dumpers like Penny Stock Chaser.