MNTA/TEVA: I agree 100% that a buyout is not in the cards.
OTOH, I still maintain that some cross-licensing deal on the 2 patent suits that accomplishes the same goal (maximizing joint overall profits) is not unreasonable.
Oversimplified:
"As long as no other generic is marketed MNTA/NVS get X% of tL revenue, and TEVA gets Y% of mC sales", along with some cash to make it work.
You have a ton of conditions to work through, but you can eventually get to a position that mimics an illegal price fixing deal.
Yes DD, I do know you think Commerce and/or Justice would through a hissey fit. I am less certain.