be under no illusion - extracting a bit of extra value for...

be under no illusion - extracting a bit of extra value for retail holders will not be a priority!

They will not jeopardize the opportunity to exit their positions to the benefit of minority shareholders...Remember, if the felt there was significant value to be gained they would have rejected the proposal, alas, they must have had a good hard look in the mirror and not liked what they saw with respect to ability to generate value...