the only thing I don't agree with is your "tied up in court" statement.
IR has told me that Montecito is not an obstacle in moving forward with VM-179. of course, that's if IR's info can be believed. I've already caught them in one "inconsistency". maybe they are getting bad info.
the VM asset was purchased for $1.5M+ in cash, plus additional considerations, including equity when the stock was much higher.
unless the sale is rescinded, and montecito has agreed to not litigate this, we own that asset. it's clear in the most recent Q that we are in settlement talks with monecito. jmho.