m3s: We shareholders will NEVER see any of the money except on the Balance Sheet of InterDigital.
It would be a miracle and a blessing IF they would declare a special dividend and give some of the windfall to the shareholders.
Instead, they will keep it either '...for share buy backs, acquisitions or partnerships in other ventures, and, of course, for payment of bonuses and other perks to insiders.
I wish someone would ask a relevant question of 'How much in legal fees has InterDigital spent on all Huawei matters and compare it to how much we receive from the Arbitration amount'.
IMO, none of the 'substantial amount' should go towards the calculation of bonuses, etc. since it took all the legal fees and time to get a license.
Just saying and wondering !