Not saying they're correct, but it is theoretically...

Not saying they're correct, but it is theoretically plausible.

PL5 should be completed by now with initial analysis done (announcement due once they're done testing endurance, retention, etc. which takes longer) However its possible, that they have done PL6 in parallel, or even swapped the schedule doing PL6 instead of PL5 to speed things along as DM could have pushed for because he wants things wrapped up this year.

It also lines up with comments Ting made to people that they "are taking the fabrication process slower to ensure it doesn't fail", as opposed to using future tense of "are going to be taking the fabrication processw slower".

It wouldn't be the first time 4DS has changed things or even fabricated additionals lots without announcing to the market until after the fact and its all wrapped up.

Again, not agreeing with them, but I wouldn't rule it out entirely either. Either way, couldn't care less what is done as long as it moves the ball closer to the goal post.