Fred is trying as hard as one would expect. It is not only because he draws a salary but also because it is a great pleasure to see the company he manages succeed and because, like you, he is also a large stockholder. Although we hear all kinds of acquisitions and mergers and buy-outs, none of us really has a clue how long do all these things take. At this point there are a number of firms that have spent large amounts in R&D and don't know or are interested in what Edig has been doing, or expect and hope that their efforts will result in something different. Does he try? You bet. And if he has something to say about all these things you will know about it like the rest of us. Complaining might make you feel good but it does not promote our cause or enlighten your the rest of us. Although you might not know it you really repeat youself too much. In your defense, I must say that this board has run way of itself in conjectures and expectations