Gives WD a major advantage in negotiations. If JD/4DS cant find a competitor to make a bid, WD will get it for a steal.
though great test results and some good marketing could see your other hypotheticals eventuate.
A few scenarios ive thought of, ranked to what i think is more probable. WD place TO bid on 4DS with no competing offers. fair price negotiated by 4DS management (value in 100s of millions) Bidding war between WD and someone else, WD wins ($Billions) Bidding war between WD and someone else, Other party buys out WDs licensing options ($Billions) No interest from other parties, WD purchases sole licensing agreement for sub $100m
4DS Price at posting:
6.1¢ Sentiment: Hold Disclosure: Not Held
