Along with this notion and on the topic of Mergers. IMO would be wise to pay attention to a few other players that may or may not have been quickly forgotten.
5) Final bit of information is the recently awarded and made publicly known - patent.
I know WEST has been "quiet" in terms of PR. However, I believe if you look at from this angle there is more than enough positive information out there on WEST right now. Granted the Q3 reports will tell an honest story of what's going on. IMO, the facts are out there and have been out there if you know where to look and I do think this is a very unique penny stock with some big time opportunity on the horizon.
Load up while there still on discount. :) Good Luck.