since we're having fun guessing, I wanted to play.

I'd guess that there was a consolidation. Running two full, distinct developments is not cost efficient. everything gets rolled back into parent kubotek.

Why roll 2 completely separate entities under a single umbrella? At first my speculation would be they were separate because they wanted to spin the kernel out with options to sell off if it didn't meet the "pitch" to the big guns. internally guessing whether it would be a viable development wanted by the parent. My guess now is it is appearing like something someone is more interested in holding onto! (An "holy cow" moment)..

Anyway, that was fun..... :)