1) Scott's expressed intent to buy back shares Obviously, fewer shares raises the PPS. But, he would be forgoing current profits
2) the company's impending "hypergrowth" (Scott's word) period That is where the independent view on PE comes in.
3) involvement of strategic partners, such as the $100 million company that Scott is in very early talks with That depends on the structure. But, it would obviously increase revenues and , hopefuuly, profit.