While the dust has yet to settle, it could mean that they are funneling their US distribution through UNXL to perhaps avoid any anticipated import taxes with the new political climate in DC? 

Or maybe the tech Hawthorne said they would be coming to us for, is happening?  Or both?

Don't know but it will be fun watching.  The buyout speculation could triple the share price as this is minimally a three year partnership with options for even more.

Obviously this new partner knows what they are doing.  Apple seems to agree as they increased their orders just last quarter.

These are the big leagues.