I've read that statement a few times now and, far from being "waffle", I think it is very clever. The UKCC has already been exposed but this one finishes them off...........unless, of course, there HAS BEEN ALL THE TIME or IS an EU airline that wants EI and EI (and the Irish Government) wants them.
Unlikely because if they had an offer and withheld it deliberately from the market then any increase or decrease in share price could end up directors being sued by shareholders who sold too early or too late.
Also a Stock Exchange would look very unfavorably on any company or individual as potential for insider trading would be significant. It also a Jail term in many countries.