Yes, I understand the Option part Basically, you have a short time remaining , in which to buy some allocated shares at 2007 prices....so the difference in value *could* be converted to *instant profit * aka a free lunch, less dealing costs.
My point still stands...for 2007 prices, you get a good dividend and you get a say in the Company....you also get 7 years' free appreciation in share value.
Shares are a gamble,but RYR has consistently been a profitable business.
Unless militant staff got together to deliberately destroy the profitability(unlikely!) There's no reason to think that this is not a far better investment than a quick "grab a cookie today, instead of growing a field of wheat in future"
@ Ballsout.....Why not repurchase when they drop, "rinse and repeat"....That's how day-traders make a living.....buy low, sell high......You're highly unlikely toget such a windfall again (7 years' growth ,instantly, by selling an option) but don't forget there are regular payouts as well!