I agree with most of what you say but the one thing I have trouble with is how this deal will benefit MR as the majority of his holding (both quantity and value) is in MKO. His first duty as director must lie with the companies (which one?), however I would have thought that he would personally benefit by the best deal with MKO and not EAR.
MKO Price at posting:
9.5¢ Sentiment: None Disclosure: Held