Why did it take so long for the shock to set in. Did you read the notes from the SHM? Did you read the underlined? Do you know what a shell company is?

However, in answer to you question "If the prospective partner is interested enough to pursue a partnership, why wouldn't they just buy it on the cheap?"

I would think that they would only be able to do that if they knew they were the only company interested. Not sure how they would determine that. Do you?

Opty