RE:RE:RE:InsidersHi Kelown,
you are correct about blackout periods that prevent insiders from buying or selling during those periods.
I am not sure but options were granted prior to blackout period and they decided to exercise below the strike price which in itself is positive as they have had to shell out $1.73 when they could have bought shares at $1.49 on the open market but as you pointed out this is a blackout period for insiders.
I am sure they must have had authorization to do so and I think this shows market they believe the share price is below fair market value.