Could it be a kind of reverse scam?
Goes like this..
Rumour important announcement, fire up the dubs.
Announce the end.
End doesnt come on date.
Many dubs (particularly in the west) leave.
Downsize the congs, sell off the empty KH's.
Gradually move operations over to 3rd world countries where there IS growth and not so much court room activity.
A bit far fetched I know, but they are capable of anything.