I interpreted the position of strength as referring to the share price being high enough that the ratio of the reverse split would be more favorable.  That the share price was going to be tied to a positive news event to get it higher.  By stating an urgency to get on the Nasdaq as soon as possible which i believe is targeted before the end of the first quarter seems reckless in light of the direction of the share price. If the intent was to attract institutional investors,  that could have been accomplished by listing on the tsx and avoid the reverse split.  Just my opinion.