Try to understand ILLM management incentive of cash offer and share purchase of last year

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Thank you for your quick answer, Den.

Yes, I’m trying to under their incentives of actions.
A) Could it be possible that the management has access to top-notch technology and enjoys the associated management benefits, but lacks the ability or willing to effectively manage, market, or commercialize the technology to capitalize on its potential? B) Or do you think they are trying to privatize / sell the company?

Do you think which way above (A or B) could better interpret the following actions:
Perhaps they find themselves with excess cash but lack the expertise to allocate it efficiently, leading them to decide on buying back shares. However, initially, the management mistakenly overestimated the company’s value, resulting in their decision to relinquish their own shares in response to the cash offer last August. Subsequently, in November/December, they attempted to boost investor confidence by purchasing shares, but unfortunately, they failed once again.

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Asked on March 22, 2024 6:01 pm
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I don't think they're trying to privatize the company. I genuinely believe that management is trying its best to get the most out of the company but it just seems they just..... aren't that good at it. They were sitting on a large cash stockpile and bought back a ton of shares likely knowing operations were going to drag and share price was going to go lower. This creates a relatively inefficient use of capital, as now shares are well below that price. Heck, they could have issued a special dividend and unlocked more value for shareholders.

I think a fresh change of faces would do wonders for the company. Or, they could seek out potential buyers of their technology so a company that has the ability to can scale it.

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Answered on March 25, 2024 12:04 pm