I would think whenever there is a CEO change the i

I would think whenever there is a CEO change the interim CEO puts out a statement or cc or interview within a couple of days to reassure/update the shareholders. So the only reason for not doing that in our situation logically means that something else is brewing that precluded that from happening. Thus a partnership, buyout or financing agreement logically must be in negotiations right now (as respert has so eloquently opined).