Considering the size of the target markets and the vast array of infringers, don't you think they would all jump at a chance to walk away only owing $1.4 million via a settlement? The cost of defending themselves, not to mention the possible triple damages and the millions at risk would likley add up to much much more than $1.4 million.
I certainly doubt DM would give it away so cheap, but consider that number ($1.4 mil) times 174 or more.
This could be a very big payday for EDIG that just keeps giving as infringer after infringer is lined up.