Yes It was a false potential buyout rumor which sent the stock shooting up. To reveal the supplier who signed on to do this about 3 years ago will be very telling. Yes, I would think that a reveal of the supplier (which is the money maker from the Razor/Razor blade model) would impact the PPS b/c it would validate the technology. For example, if the supplier is JnJ, would it not be odd that they are supplying the end effectors YET are making their own robot that would compete - why would they assist a competitor. In essence, anything of significance that validates the technology will have a positive effect on the PPS. I think the annoucement of the endoscope camera would positively effect the PPS.
IMO here is what I think would positive effect PPS:
1. Design Freeze
2. Supplier of End Effectors (kept secret)
3. Software platform (kept secret)
4. Designer of Camera (kept Secret)
5. Any regulatory submittal
5. Successful completion of clinical trials
6 Any annoucement of premarket Purchase orders
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