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That's a very...abrupt way to send off your users. If I were a Lightbox user or investor I'd be a bit irked.

When I read these I frequently get a "pump and dump" vibe

But what can you expect if you don't pay the company anything?

I doubt the investors were caught by surprise...

Certainly not, but I assume it's not quite the payout they were hoping for.