So rather than just assume ulterior motives here (which I agree should be considered as a possibility whenever a big stakeholder is discussing a major investment of theirs), I wonder if there's a different question to ask.
Specifically, how does the game theory play out for his comments? Does it point towards him being genuine? Or does it point to him trying to do something else?
Specifically, how does the game theory play out for his comments? Does it point towards him being genuine? Or does it point to him trying to do something else?