InterDigital Inc (IDCC)

[bulldzr]

Blueskywaves, interesting topic you brought up regarding the aquisition of Schilling's company...Thanks.

"IDCC was a TDMA-only IP shop until they merged with Schilling's CDMA-only IP shop in the early 90s....The rationale for this merger was sound. Schilling's CDMA-only IPR would enhance IDCC's ability to generate income from its TDMA-only IPR while allowing IDCC to hedge a CDMA future."

Interesting points, and I agree it is good logic. The past, current, and future work at IDCC in adding to and furthering those original Schilling patents will payoff IMO. I also believe the Tantivy deal will reap rewards, and I would hope all M&A's in the future will as well.

Question: Can you quantify the cost/benefits of the Schilling acquisiton? What did we 'pay' for the deal in cash and or stock? Other than the $5M settlement from QCOM, what has IDCC and it's shareholders reaped from this original Schilling deal up until now?