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Biotech / Medical : Vivus, Why the Slide?

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To: Don Dunlap who wrote (3701)9/22/1997 8:24:00 AM
From: Richard Singer   of 3991
 
Don-

<< wouldn't a secondary offering HURT current shareholders?>>

Initially, yes, some eps dilution might slow things down a bit for short-termers.
Strategically, though, I think Vivus needs to build liquidity. If they can do so now, and while doing so finance new construction and build their war chest for a big PR blitz, I think its a good trade.
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