Perhaps, but more speculation unless you have some facts you'd...

Perhaps, but more speculation unless you have some facts you'd like to substantiate your claims?

Regardless, pursuant to the conditions of the acquisition, the profits and earnings of the parent company is protected by the structure of the deal in which if HHC does not meet the target value of the profit guarantee that they "the vendor must repay that portion of the target shortfall".

It is a brilliant and fair deal really with really no downside.