Jeebers, he's offering us a peek into a behind-the-scenes deal....

Jeebers, he's offering us a peek into a behind-the-scenes deal. As a courtesy! He didn't make the decision to do a private placement to sophisticated investors. Neurotech made that decision. Blabbing every little detail about a commercial-in-confidence approach is the best way to get yourself off the mailing list.

I don't understand why you're so angry about him doing this? He didn't have to.

"All placings and capital raisings should equally be made available to every current shareholder" - incorrect. The company has every right to offer private placings of stock. Up to 15% in a year, and more if the shareholders generally will approve it.

If you meant "should" to mean the company has a moral obligation, then that's a different question that you can take up with the management. In my view, this is a good case where it's best to leave the mums and dads out of the firing line. I suspect lots of posters here are in with waaay more than they could afford to lose already without inviting them to increase their exposure.