What if the guests hear about this a week late after paying to attend?

I'd have to say tough luck, you should have been paying attention.

Although I don't want to scare any potential investors away, this pussy footing around for them is crap.

Apr.30 is rapidly approaching, the company has stated that news will be released on or before that date and I expect that will be the case.

They can halt the stock at noon, issue the NR and then spill the news from the podium.

That is what I expect to happen.

Whether it is APPL or someone else remains to be seen.