Here's an update I received from Dave Henderson......
Rich Knoster, who runs the ammo section of Hastings from Pennsylvania, was caught totally unaware by closing. Hadn't even talked with his bosses when he talked to me yesterday. He retains the patent, sabot molds and was the guy who ordered the components and oversaw loading, so he'll either load some himself this year under another label or team up with another slug company. He also says that someone is interested in picking up the import side for slug barrels. The whole thing will likely shake out in late January. It has to be quick since components must be ordered and shipped from France early in the year to have slugs available by summer.