Potential for Kauffman Merger?

According to a NY Times article Culver Studios of California and Kauffman Astoria Studios are discussing a merger. It wouldn't be a takeover; it would be more like a partnership keeping in line with Culver's plans to form a global network of production studios. Like Kauffman, Culver no longer produces movies, rather soundstages and equipment are provided for various filmed productions. Click on the link for the full article.