Ann: 4DS extends collaboration with imec, page-134

I want to know their intentions regarding geometries and Gigabit chip as that is ultimately what any memory seller would sell into market.

Truly, and not being a scaremonger in saying this, but if GB is the intention before any realistic shot at acquisition, then we are looking at 2 years, not 1 year. Maybe even 3.

From WD it makes sense to let 4DS continue development all the way to GB proof as this would eliminate the risk from WD. Any other WD competition would probably be of the same mindset.

Also at a macro level the tech sector is way over cooked. Thanks to our mates at the Federal reserve and their QE experiment. If the asset bubble pops it would definitely make 4DS acquisition by WD a later event or a disappointingly low ROI for you and me and all LTH here.

The longer an acquisition does not take place, the longer we extend into the overcooked asset bubble market, and therefore the increasingly likely a recession and/or correction comes in to obliterate markets and destroy any real acquisition chances.

this is why my question is so important. (Posted in other thread). It will give us an indication of the timeline 4ds are thinking that they'll need