If it's legal to change the original ex-dividend date of Feb 6, 2015 for NTGL shares (perhaps a proxy vote would make it so), I can see NTEK pushing the date back until after they dilute enough shares to secure the $8 million to $10 million needed for additional content. Pushing the ex-dividend date back to some point after the additional dilution could discourage people from selling into the dilution.

This could potentially reward the loyal NTEK longs who have been averaging down over the past year with more NTGL shares, assuming you've been able to increase your percentage stake in the company.

Atlas, your suggestion is an interesting one, too.