RE: Can't say I'm happy...25 Feb 2019 13:30
Do believe there will be a re-rate on Timetable news. The feeling amongst most is that there's nothing much between Timetable and JDA. Previous RNSs say that once timetable is agreed, they can go straight on to the JDA, inclusive of whatever work that remains.
No one knows how much work is left for the JDA, other than the parties themselves. But they've had a long time to fine tune this, including the additional time as a result of 'delays'.
I can understand the significance of timetable alignment. They've had ample time on that too. So long in fact that it's bringing us close to Q1 timeline for binding JDA.
In my mind, given that timetable is the last piece ahead of JDA, I'd use the time (including stretching it) to cover whatever bases are needed before JDA.
Got to remember, JDA bit now about it being 'binding' - including numbers, percentages etc. DNA for the entire project partnership should be set here.
So, yes, expecting a re-rate on timetable. How much of a re-rate is a different matter.