De Gasperis also discussed share count changes. He said the company issued 18.2 million additional shares in connection with strengthening the balance sheet, bringing total shares outstanding to about 71.3 million, with potential to exceed 74 million if underwriters exercise their overallotment. He also noted the company used its at-the-market program briefly in late December and early January, issuing 1.4 million shares at an average price just under $4 per share. In addition, directors elected to take thr ...