They will not be tied up until September. Certificates will be mailed the week of March 17th. After receiving the certificates, shareholders are free to do what they choose with their original investment right?
Series C stock will be issued in certificate form and mailed to all shareholders of record beginning the following week after recording, the week of March 17th, 2014, arriving to shareholders by mail. Beginning September 17th, 2014, certificates will be eligible for redemption for face value in cash or $.20 worth of PVEC common stock.