"...Why would it be so unusual for the negotiations to include a unique settlement the street has never seen before?"

Tomb,

I think it is definitely within the realm of possibilities that the J2.5 would want to carve out a 'deal' that would offer them a unique position in this business, as would it also be a unique opportunity for PTSC/TPL to move up a tier in the semiconductor industry.  The J's are powerful corporations and the potential for future benefit to both sides would be great .....IMO.

Just a thought.

Comments? :-)

Cherry