"all just rumour and hope" - yep, apart from the fact Cathay have put the statements in writing and it is now plastered all over Bloomberg and the press.
The mere fact they have done this means they want the asset. There is no other plausible reason. That fact alone now creates options.
I'll leave my hand where it is for time being thanks... Hope you aren't short acaca15 and are just downramping for the sport of it, because you could be the one who actually gets caught with their pants down.
DML Price at posting:
34.0¢ Sentiment: Buy Disclosure: Held