Cheque's in the post?1 Sep 2024 10:25
One's got to be pretty darn sure that deal schedules are adhered to on the button, before bold announcements are made.
Especially when market share price sensitivities are at stake! AH's credibility is on the line here if someone was wrongfooted.
In days of yore a predated cheque would have been waived to Reuters on the announcement!