They are implementing the "Anchor High" plan.
- Come out with a ridiculously high number
- Take the back lash
- Issue an apology, claim you are "listing to the team, partners, etc" <---- We are here
- Release a "revised" plan, which is really what you wanted all along
- Profit (quite literally)
I'm willing to bet they are angling for an acquisition, and trying to bump up their value to get a higher number.
If you have to give PoA to someone you shouldn't be in an elected position. If you can't be in control over yourself, you shouldn't have control over the country.