Hey tada ... not sure exactly, just "theorizing" on what "could" happen with Hepa, relative to the question/assertion of them being a possible stumbling block to a BP deal, in order to get a "yes" from them, if needed? ... I can't see ANY reason why Eastern would be a pest, unless it was an extreme low ball deal? 

But if Hepa is more simply b2b, and without grass roots distribution, then maybe they would be happy with some regional manufacturing and wholesale distribution opportunities as their additional leveraging "ask"? ... if they even want something more from a deal, beyond stock appreciation & ROI? ... If the stock ROI is good enough, they may just bring the bagels & Starbucks to the meetings to make sure everyone is in a good mood, tell some good jokes between sessions, and take the money and run ... lol

If "I" am Hepa or Eastern though, and I am "in" at $2.60 pps, and I see a deal taking shape that can "stabilize" my current capital risk without further risk on my end, and might get me "out" at $20-30 pps in a few years potentially, with pps appreciation along the way due to growing high end retail visibility, confidence and anticipation, ... then I am playing nice, smiling, spreading the cream cheese on the bagels and topping off the Starbucks for everybody, saying excuse me after burping, and shining shoes if asked politely. Heck, I "might" even put my phone on silent, and not even look at the dirty texts/pics my girlfriend is sending (maybe).