I can't imagine Sparx has any intention to retain its shares. When an equity firm pushes for a merger, it usually indicates that they plan to cash out their shares. Paul
----- I hope so. One thing doesn't add up, though: Why would Sparx insist on the right to interview new appointees to the board if they are cashing out? Joe -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net