RE:Reading a lot of commentary ...when an acquisition is made the purchasing company INITIALLY will drop due to several factors associated with acquisition. Some or all the following factors may come into play:The issuance of shares diluting the existing shareholders, higher debt if the purchasing copany assumes a debt, synergies yet to be fulfilled,exiting shareholders who do not want to be part of the new entity etc...
The way the purchasing ompany deals with these factors will impact the future sp. BTE will do great as long as the oil markets don't tank.