A buy out is probably the goal of this group, Most of them are ex AVE/MDT and they're trying to do it again. But it's a different situation now. Take a look at the salaries of some of these guys on the profile.......
Not sure about BAX, they are up to their elbows with product recall issues but as far as ABT, why would they buy a company that they are in the litigation with over patent infringement?