I have had these thoughts as well, due to the "obligations" and 30 day delay before settlement, and quite frankly, the small cash settlement.

What kind of a deal was cut concerning XLA's? Could it be a partnership is forming to co-market a new widget, and EDIG took a small cash up front to participate in a long term deal where they get a cut?

I don't want to start speculation re: Samsung in particular, but EDIG has mentioned partnerships since this IP stuff got under way, so it's IMO just a matter of time before one or more is formed.

Could this be "a few surprises in these CO 19" that RP stated at the SHM?

We'll see....