"And this prompts the question: Why no announcements? IMO, unless they announce a "agreement in principle", it would not be prudent to formally announce anything until, at minimum, the values are known/fully agreed, payment arrangements are made, the all parties have signed on the bottom line. After all, a license agreement would not be executed until all the numbers, etc., are known and included."

I believe EDIG holds settlement announcements until money changes hands. Agreements in principal, or signed papers can always change at the last minute. It's harder to get the money back, once it changes hands.

Good, solid logic in your post. Thanks.

imin