You know what - this is all fine. But why it is not PRed already? Why no communication, why no explanation? Even those who are unhappy now would be probably happy. Its quite simple - communication with shareholders... thats all what most people here want.
Solomon saw an opportunity to initiate these vital segments a little quicker than anticipated at the outset of 2012, imo.
I think this may explain the timing of share issuance vs. shares being retired