RE:RE:RE:RE:where is dwolf and yaschHedge, Lumpy or Clarance (odd spelling), as his pop aka Fred called him, was a great character. Lumpy was played by a feller named Frank Bank. The Banker passed away several years back at 71.
I'm not so sure about a rebranding, but Chen did answer questions about spinning off one of the two divisions when interviewed on CNBC (maybe it was BBN) either after the Q3 ER or in conjuction with CES... forgetting at the moment. My recollection is that he said it was a little too early or something to that effect. He definitely did not dismiss it as a no way.
With respect to today's patents deal announcement, along the way Chen had made a couple references to patents being undervalued and, I believe, at least one comment suggesting shareholders will be pleased. Those comments, along with the wording, 'subtantially all of its non-core patent assets' makes me think your double or a significant patent sale counterpart could be announced after or in conjuction with FB report or some other event.
Like anyone else who is legitimately long, I'd have loved to see a higher number, but ultimately I'm happy at the prospect of getting a significant amount for non-core patents. In the world or billions and trillions, it's easy to forget just how significant 10% more than half a billion or 600M is. Of the approximately 3,000 that remain and the 1 or 2 that could possibly shutdown a part of FB, I wouldn't be surprised if there is a similarly large settlement and purchase amount mix coming. We shall see.