We have options for dealing with this, but there is one option we do not have, and that is the option of simply walking away.

we might not ever need to look at that option, but its one of our options.

We need to do a round of funding now. Schmitz is not the only option -- we have lots of options. We are not by any means locked into anybody,

There were options, but this is the best option.

did not make a lot of progress.

simply not on the table.