GPT
(...)the Company has selected GrowthPoint Technology Partners ("GrowthPoint") as advisors to the Company. GrowthPoint will assist the Company in identifying and evaluating strategic options for the value optimization of ODIS'(...)
“We are pleased to have GrowthPoint on board in this strategic advisory role to assist in optimizing and monetizing the shareholder value of the POET intellectual property portfolio,”
From what I understand, GPT is engaged only as a consultant in order to choose the best way to monetize POET. This leaves the option of choosing a large investment bank if the chosen option was to make a big deal....
Reading on GPT, one quickly realizes that they are strongly distinguished by their knowledge in the field of high technology combined with extensive experience in the world of finance. (This must be very hard to find) But it is clear that GPT is not sufficiently large to support a transaction of say... 1B$.
I really like this approach in which one chose to rely on the ingenuity of individuals rather than relying solely on reputation. But we may need a large IB in the journey....
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