08-08-2013, 12:17 AM
When all of this was going on with the change of leadership there were many questions of why someone who is top caliber might come in before any deal announcement when there is a possibility of a buyout. Why come in, then possibly lose control? Only way would be to get a boatload of options which vest should a buyout happen. That's why I've been interested in seeing how may options are granted to Dr Mike. Taureka is definetly a heavy hitter, and Dr Mike is more so. Taureka received 60,000 options; Dr Mike likely will get upwards of 100k. This way neither will stand in the way of any good buyout offer. Keeps things interesting and shows IOC feels a buyout is at least a distinct possibility still.