David Hickson and Glenn S. Collins III, founders of CIC Inc., quarreled bitterly about the future direction of the company. They were equal partners, and neither had the power to resolve the conflict. Finally, Hickson had purchased Collinss share of CIC to resolve the conflict. The antagonism between the two men did not end; after leaving CIC, Collins announced that he would start another company that would essentially provide the same kind of service as CIC.

Question: What tactics did Collins use to gain control over CIC?