I'll go with The 12th.
From Benzinga:
Via "Ford, Edison and the Cheap EV That Almost Was"
Unconfirmed Rumors that Ford Motor Co. (F) will acquire Tesla Motors, Inc. (TSLA) at $55.00 a share..Neithercompany could be reached for comment.
"...Within a year, I hope, we shall begin the manufacture of an electric automobile. I don’t like to talk about things which are a year ahead, but I am willing to tell you something of my plans...."