Hamrah, how long ago was the briefing? The information I have came from someone senior at Waterside within the last week ...
In any case, the primary purpose of the last post was to show that (a) MBOs are commonplace; and (b) they are not a conflict of interest.
I have no axe to grind on this issue - having met a number of the senior Go types (including yourself) thay all seem a nice (and competent) enough bunch of people and I do wish you all well.
Perhaps you could fill us in on the real situation?