It appears the impass is regarding the value of their IP portfolio.

"In addition, reliance on IP and enforcing it is a costly and uncertain business for both our companies. Faced with these challenges, now is the time to merge. "

Enter DM for e.Digital....DM must have been seen something quite attractive to be willing to extend its resources to take on EDIG's case.

SAMSUNG, come buy EDIG out....lol