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It's a very long story, but my business partner was running everything by the time they came into the picture and so their allegiance was to him. We had a personal falling out and based upon that he became hellbent on ensuring I got nothing once it was clear that the acquisition was going to happen. It was easier and cheaper for Equifax to take the position they took. If I were a corporate lawyer, I likely would have given Equifax the same advice. That doesn't make it right though.