RE:RE:RE:It's finally dawningPine - your logical is circular....options by default (in order to be of value) REQUIRE the stock to go UP.
What value is it to an option holder to be granted a $2 option today that expires in 5 years if at the same time the option holder is doing everything in their power to LOWER the share price. No....those that have options have the absolute greatest incentive to have share price going UP! Paul is no different...he suffers when share price goes down way more than you with his leverage so closely to options he has. Remember, any buyout price immediately makes all options vested and will be an extremely big payout for Paul...even at $3 USD i believe!
It's a tale as old as time....how do companies provide the greatest incentive to executives to increase share price over time...they grant options. That much is a fact that cannot be disputed!