RE:RE:RE:RE:Get ready for more merger mania in the pharma sector I have to agree with Noteable...they're selling, not partnering. I think they are avoiding overt talk of a buyout to kinda 'under promise, over deliver'', as they should. Onc has leverage through the continuous positive results, and can afford to make BP sweat until the appropriate offer is made. BP can make a competitive offer by Sept/Oct, or they can expect to cue up for a bidding war in Jan/Feb.