I think that after the offer ALB made was knocked back, they are...

I think that after the offer ALB made was knocked back, they are indirectly hinting that they are still interested and willing to open a discussion on a mutual price which can be negotiated. They probably knew the media would pick up his statement and put it to print and their message will get out to LTR board and shareholders, this was intentional if you ask me. This will continue till someone offers a much better offer and then they might start doing the chasing for LTR. In the meanwhile we can sit back and relax as we hold the keys.