Well, 1) He publicly claimed it was his final terms, but there is no reason a board should not at least try to use any leverage they have to try to interrogate

Well, 1) He publicly claimed it was his final terms, but there is no reason a board should not at least try to use any leverage they have to try to interrogate that claim. 2) The valuation is not the only thing the board and Musk need to agree to. There are break up terms, ability to accept a higher offer if one materializes, liability in case of funding breakdowns, antitrust assurances, etc etc. So again, any leverage is useful.