Could be a bit like a debt for equity type deal where existing holders are diluted to oblivion. While the BOD issue themselves and their mates loads of options.
The BOD are desperate to keep getting paid for as long as possible. Company shagged in process. Consolidation in the wings after this. Rinse and repeat. Same old AIM story.
is on the sidelines, If they strike oil they'll be plenty of time to get in. If it gaps up, the gap is normally filled later, so there's nearly always a good entry point. IMO. Without a 40/60% risk.