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Masimo has a market capitalization of a bit over $6 billion, so Apple presumably has a very long way to go before acquiring them is cheaper than continuing the
by kemayo 3y ago
Masimo has a market capitalization of a bit over $6 billion, so Apple presumably has a very long way to go before acquiring them is cheaper than continuing the lawsuit. Apple could certainly do a hostile takeover out of their cash-on-hand if they wanted to, though -- it'd take about 10% of what they have available.
I've not seem anyone manage to turn up what sort of terms Masimo would want to license their patent. It's certainly possible that what they want is unreasonable, particularly since they seem to be launching their own smartwatch. Of course, Apple famously loves its high margins on products, and it might be fighting here to keep a 30% profit on the Watch rather than 28%.
- Someone 3y ago> Masimo has a market capitalization of a bit over $6 billion, so Apple presumably has a very long way to go before acquiring them is cheaper than continuing the lawsuit > I've not seem anyone manage to turn up what sort of terms Masimo would want to license their patent. It's certainly possible that what they want is unreasonable FTA: “In its earlier suit, which ended with a deadlocked jury, Masimo wanted Apple to pay more than $3 billion in damage” So, they’re claiming that patent is worth half the company. I guess that’s, at least, quite a high initial offer.
- bdcravens 3y agoIt sounds to me like Apple is probably just stalling to negotiate that number down.
- krab 3y agoNo, they claim their company would be worth 1/2 more had Apple not infringed their patent. Or probably they're asking for something extra to compensate for the fact they have to sue. Anyway not directly related to current market cap.