It's obvious that from what was said about the "new guy" at the shareholder meeting (M and A experience, Investment Banker type) the company was not leading us to Turley.
Pohl probably was unable to land his 1st pick due to the uncertainty of PTSC's position. One way to ruin a carefully groomed resume is to take a job at a co. with great promise, and then get T-boned at the first intersection if the Markman doesn't go right.
Timing was the enemy here.
Let's hope that J Ward gets it right