RE:RE:RE:RE:RE:RE:RE:Working on something big...You are mixing up multiple issues:
1. Loans from credible sources do not include stock price targets. They are based on assets and/or cash flow within the company, not on share prices. The reason for this is simple: lenders' security is always based on things INSIDE the company, not OUTSIDE the company.
2. There may be acquisition deals with collars that could blow up. Even if that was the case, management should NEVER try to manage short term prices to save a deal. If the business is performing, then any acquisition will be additive to value. If the deal doesn't happen, then so be it. The underlying value will manifest over time.
3. The stronger the story and performance, the less of an issue a short position represents. If this is a real issue, then get out there and tell the story. Tell investors what you are going to do, then do it. They will come along over time as execution happens and credibility builds. Where there are large short positions, there is often fire.
Worrying about short term price fluctuations is bush league for a good management team.
And in case anyone is wondering, I still have no position in this company. My models with aggressive growth and continuing dilution cap the upside on this stock under $10, and that risk/reward doesn't work for me. I am waiting for year end numbers and financial statement notes to dig in and get a better picture.
Everyone on this board talks about how great the management team is, but since I started following it, the stock has dropped by 50% and silly announcements abound. I remain skeptical but open minded.