We met with a large investment bank cyclical/transport team and have the following points:
1. We were in large agreement about what will work and what will not work in 2010+.
2. Our view is tanker deals stand a better chance of getting done. They liked that.
3. Our view is consolidation of small asset owners is needed. They agree with that.
4. They were generally unfocused on problem of some companies being "undervalued" relative to peers.
5. They thought some names would have best been listed in US.
6. They want to do mergers in 2010.
Investment bank visit
We met with a large investment bank's fund and it is in the search of buying new and distressed vessels.