Agreed. They failed miserably in trying to go it alone and diluted the crap out of the company in the process. Now they are forced to make a deal and everyone knows it. What an enviable position to be in. I see more bonuses and pay bumps in managements' future.
Here's a prediction. There is no imminent deal, there will be no shake up in management and their salaries will continue to rise, and it will be fine.