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oilcan2012on Sep 18, 2017 11:50am
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RE:RE:RE:RE:RE:RE:RE:Buyout Question
RE:RE:RE:RE:RE:RE:RE:Buyout QuestionI think the 'exclusive' aspect constitutes the operational framework that is being negotiated out currently. Several overarching questions come into play:
- Should ACB choose to keep their position as it is, what does that mean in terms as how they differentiate value for RTI shareholders and the firm itself? (ACB should be no different to what we expect as shareholders; a reasonable return on our investment.)
- Its no secret that ACB provided capital to RTI at a very critical juncture. Any of us would have negotiated advantages into the transaction that might increase future competitiveness?
- A 'MOU' is well outside of an 'Agreement'. It would make some sense that at the time, Booth wisely advocated for exclusivity in a MOU format so future negotiations come from a strenghtened position?
- I am a huge proponent of MAP technology, aghast actually for one specific feature; throughput. ACB's interests now include HempCo which dovetails into an oils strategy for ACB, let alone other derivitives? RTI can process it efficiently.
- 'Extraction' crosses into multitudes of industries, whether directly or indirectly including marijuana. (Cosmetics and tobacco being a couple.)
So in my mind, there is a large ocean of firms that RTI could impact, whether that is through licensing or directly operating the RTI technology. The most current ACB Operational Update indicates the possibility of huge expansion in the EU. This is going to require significant investments for ACB into what is a direct complimentary product flow for the firm. At this juncture, I wonder what they would want to control RTI, from an ownership perspective, opposed to espouse a HQ relationship/investment which allows RTI to expand their scope of business globally.
I could be wrong with my theories but I completly agree with you that any move either firm makes will benefit shareholders. The one key fundamental that both sides express is the quality of the relationships between the organizations.
GO ACB & RTI!
mark0101 wrote: - you do not see an exclusive arrangement oilcan? They have previously stated that they are evaluating a two year EXCLUSIVE agreement, I've seen you on this board for a long time now, not sure how you don't "see it"