Maybe the strategy goes something like this:

Grayling: Guys, the stock has had a big run, let the profit takers get out of the way for a few days

Company: But we need to update the market asap on these achieved milestones!

Grayling: If you want to maximize shareholder value, get the sellers out of the way first, and let the chart settle back down a bit. Then you'll get a better bang for your NR buck

Company: Sounds like a good plan. And this was a shortened week due to the US & Canaidan holidays. And let's see what the short position is tonight for Feb.15th

Grayling: Yes and if the shorts have gone up, how about a Monday morning release to shock everyone?

Company: Check!