1. If you want something, bid as high as possible to deter other...

1. If you want something, bid as high as possible to deter other potential bidders.
2. If there is no deal = SP bounces back because there is no change in company fundamentals.
3. If a deal = a larger table to accommodate more guests, restorable impact on the short-term balance sheet quality while very positive for company growth in the long run.

I assume some whale has been swallowing cheap SLR shares while actively short the SP; I will not be surprised to see the SP surge when the dust settles.