Michael knows Dunder Mifflin is losing its biggest clients and is desperate to stop the bleeding before a board meeting.

This episode marks the end of the "Michael Scott Paper Company" arc, which many fans consider the peak of the series' writing.

Dunder Mifflin offers to buy out Michael's struggling company. During the meeting, Michael realizes David Wallace is more desperate than he is. Memorable Line: "Well, well, well... how the turntables..."