Hi Harold,
Shame, I was looking forward to hearing the other descriptors you have for me with you sitting in front of me, but guess I won't be able to enjoy that conversation...
With regard to your post, I do try to stay on top of this board and the comments of shareholders as best as I can. I also understand the frustration that has been expressed regarding the perceived lack of information that you guys want. Believe me when I tell you that it frustrates me just as much not to be able to talk about some of the things we are doing. Remember, if you look at my background I come from the private sector and worse than that, I am in entertainment where bragging about what you are doing is the name of the game!
But the fact of the matter is that the information you are all constantly asking about is not always information that we can provide. You want to know the name of the big acquisition and status of the deal, great, I'll tell you, then 3 other potential buyers who have more money behind them come in and put in offers that take the deal out of our financial capabilities and we lose it, but hey at least you know who it was right?
I also know that you guys are clamoring for IPO info and while that is entirely Ken's domain a lot of the same reasons regarding release of information would apply. The timing and release of information must be coordinated with not only the completion of the business tasks associated with the IPO but also with underwriters, institutional investors and other parties that are going to be key to the overall success of said IPO...unless that is that your personally prepared to buy a few million dollars worth of stock....
I'll close by saying again, I appreciate the frustration and we do everything we can every single day to move things along so that we can release information to you in the hope of not only positively impacting the SDVI PPS but also generating positive attention to the company and its plans as a whole.
Time to go back to work gang, have a great day.
RJ