Going over old ground here but.... I don't know or believe if the Walton's have or haven't made a bid, or indeed intend to. How could I?
Kris said that he wasn't aware of one which is very strange language to use when the word No would have sufficed. No confidence would have been breached as, if they weren't involved, no NDA would apply. The Admins have been very precise and clear in every other statement.