Is this just a book entry?Money that goes in, goes straight out...

Is this just a book entry?

Money that goes in, goes straight out to repay a director's loan for example.

Looks good at face value, keeps everyone interested but money already been and gone! That would explain why the options have been taken up - money goes directly to the company for distribution and not to a lowly shareholder. Just part of the con IMO.

Maybe I am just overly cynical at this stage in the proceedings.