Bottom line, I don't think a stock that has behaved as ours has over the last dozen years or so would be appealing to institutions currently. 

I suppose if we had done a big financing with a major house or two when we jumped to the NAS, they may been able to stir up some interest, but my guess is it would have been among retail rather than institutional.  Might it have helped?  Sure, but what price would have had to pay?  And it's no slam dunk that it would have helped. 

This continues to be a fine speculative opportunity for those under 65 and in good health. I continue to hope for a buy out.