RE:BTE vs OilFolks if this would be a better strategy they would do it isn't , it won't make much difference to stop buyback to pay the debt, if you buyback 44 millions shares it , it's a dividend you won't pay to this 44 m and this is forever as long you don't issues new shares , also if the stock price appreciate it cost more to buyback down the road , the dividend is there as some investor are allow to invest with company with a dividend , this is the same as you eat your food with meat , potatoes and veggies , if you just eat meat , it maybe tasty but not healthy on the long run ......