So
6 & 2 (extension) weeks from the announcement date for the completion of the Due Diligence.
Hopefully, CMA plays ball & provides all the necessary approvals before the 8 weeks are up. Or gives them soon thereafter.
Add 2 weeks.
As it stands only the key s/holders are selling out but if CMA gives the OK, then Puma can present a Takeover Plan for minority s/holders.
Add 1 week.
An EGM will have to be held to approve the 'Takeover' & requires a
3-week notice, then the necessary documentation
(2 weeks) thereafter 3 weeks of the 'acceptance' period.
Add 2 weeks to compile, report it to CMA & announce it after CMA's approval.
Payment would be
2 weeks from that date by Deloitte.
Add
1 week for delays.
EFT/Chq/RTGS in 24 weeks [6 months] but before XMas 2012
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