they were making sure they got all their ducks in a row by september 30th, makeing sure they exercised all options. the blackout period started on October 1st. based on "rumors' I've heard, they thought something would go down in that period and they were making sure they were secured.
Also, the money they say they spent on the aim listing that will never happen has really been spent with Duane Morris out of Houston, specialty, mergers and acquisitions.
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