RE:Loss per share The loss was a non cash impairment, meaning it was an "asset" which only existed on paper for balance sheet purposes. By writing it off the books, the actually save taxes, which is additional cash in hand. Sort of like saying your 1989 VW Golf is worth $20,000 because that is what you paid for it, but finally admitting it is only worth $250 at the scrap yard. You still have the car but it's just not as big an asset. I see the share price crash as being a short attack starting at about 11:00 am yesterday. Price should recover to about $16.00 in the next week. I added a bit at $12.00 today, hope I'm right. Big payoff will be in 4 years when debts are paid off and debentures converted.