A few points. First, I agree with your sentiment that RJ's Dual Thank Yous were some type of gesture of gratitude. For what, I have no idea.
Doubling authorized share count won't change RJ's ownership one lick. Ownership % is based on outstanding shares, not authorized.
I continue to predict that XON will be down at least a third in headcount by EOY. Apples, Cows and Fish will likely be sold off to create runway. Maybe porcine" lab rats" go to Charles River. I think we will be left with a drug develope(MD and Ghent), energy, skeeters, piggy organs and weed. RJ likely hands onto the core botecelli, Florian and non browning tech AND usES It For 3rd Parties WILLING To Foot THE bill. I don't think we'll be seeing any more direct marketing efforts out of XON. Too costly to fight the culture wars.
Here's a hint: Look at the AQB news feed re: Jack Bobo. I think that's the beginning of RJ dismantling his food aspirations.
https://
www.undercurrentnews.com/2019/04/19/aquabounty-to-replace-bobo-one-of-five-board-members/