So let me think out loud here for a second... Pretty much the only hope of a buyout coming before the $4.4B ruling is made would be should JPM swoop in and make an offer, right? They would be the only ones not too concerned about the $4.4B because they already have it in their possession (for now anyways). Anyone else wouldn't move prematurely until the ruling is known on the $4.4B. Is that a thought process that makes sense? That being said, I know JPM really wants a Holding Company, but if they were preparing for a buyout offer why would they wait anylonger? PPS shouldn't drop too much farther, so what do they have to gain in waiting? IMO then, I don't feel like they will make a buyout offer at all.
Thoughts on this???
In the wise words of Homer....
"Son, if you really want something in this life, you have to work for it. Now quiet! They're about to announce the lottery numbers."