Ann: Bidder's Statement, page-20

Of course AVN holders would like a better price. Maybe someone - Anyone! - could over-bid OZL and send even moar money their way. But the conjecture and flaming abuse flying around on this forum cannot create a higher offer.


The button-down white shirt OZL put up a good cash and stock deal. It is able to because it ran a tight ship, limited distributions and put the money in the bank - rare qualities among miners.

Few miners have a lazy $500m to top OZL's bid. Then they face big capex to realize AVN's potential.

IMHO, this deal will go straight through. We will know 15 May.

GLTAH DYOR

Ash