I can't help but feel that this "Rumor" began, and has since been fueled, by "fear". Fear of the unknown. Fear of what may happen. These ARE trying times, as we have to trust our elected officials to do their best, in our interests. ( much scepticism ). Do you have any alternatives?. Communication of what they are trying to get, or will be satisfied in getting, is impossible. The negotiators are a "blend" of both subsidiaries, are they not?. I was led to believe so. Don't let the "fear" of what may happen override your living day by day. You obviously can't control what's going on, so let it go.
There will be a time when the ball is back in our court.