> > That's hyperbole. Even if they were fined their market cap, the company would survive. > Really? Yes. Even in this unlikely scenario, the company would ea

> > That's hyperbole. Even if they were fined their market cap, the company would survive. > Really? Yes. Even in this unlikely scenario, the company would easily continue on. The idea that this case could put them out of business is ridiculous and I stand by it. > it would take about 19.6 years of earnings to pay, You're thinking about it the wrong way...like most people who think that you can stick it to megacorporations. Think about how it pays out over the next 100 years? Because that's much more likely and efficient. While you might think it depends on the terms, it's going to be financed so there's not much to be done to liquidate them. Then think about how many decades before it can lobby (cough legislate) some additional financial tools? > Market capitalization is, loosely, asset valuation plus X years of projected future earnings. Irrelevant, at best. Large companies that should fold according to this kind of rough thinking don't fold on a consistent basis. Consider that you're oversimplified weasel calculation doesn't mean what you think it does. Good luck with whatever.