(IMO) Mr. Merritt's first order of business today is to address the IDCC Officers and Staff. The employees need to understand what is happening to them. The stockholders will be addressed later this week.
Although she may have commented with tongue-in-cheek, you will find hundreds of negative posts on this board about Howard, which might lead you to believe that his departure would be positive for the stock.
She didn't make the decision. Blame Harry, if you're looking for a fall guy.