The main reason that the stock of companies that do reverse splits decline, is because the company is not then successful and does not become successful in a reasonable, but shortish time frame.  Short term there are psychological effects attendant to an R/S (just read this board), and those effects are almost always negative.  But going forward, this company either becomes the player many feel it will or it doesn't.  And if it looks like the latter, then the stock will assuredly go down. 

If they need financing, next step is to figure how and when.  There, an independent view is good, as you really don't want to be listening exclusively to investment bankers. Too big a conflict of interest.

As far as Mika, I posted something like this after the AGM - he's a typical finance type - I would give him a very average grade, considering his position as CFO.  I left the meeting neither impressed nor depressed by his participation and position in the Company.  Mika is a guy who knows the ropes, though, and one who knows what the investment bankers are up to, whether or not he can or will be able to do something about that remains to be seen.  But the .55 offering was a whole lot better than the one that preceded it.

By comparison, Suresh has impressed me each time I've seen or heard him.  Our Chairman is also impressive, but less so than Suresh.