In the first place, Apple owns the rights to use Liquidmetal’s exclusive alloys, and they have owned those rights since 2010 when they bought the rights for $20M. Apple does not have to pay royalties or fees to LQMT. Apple does not need to sign a “New agreement” to use the alloys for an additional two years. Apple already owns the rights to use those alloys in perpetuity, according to the MTA between Apple and LQMT.
So what do you see in the above quoted statement that would cause today’s price jump.
I think Watts may be correct about a soon to be released announcement.