Exclusivity Periods6 Aug 2019 10:07
Thought I would refresh my knowledge on what an exclusivity period means. What DW appears to be saying to farminee is "you have until 31 August latest, so no dragging of heels ". So perhaps it is stuck with farminee lawyers and DW now wants to see some tangible progress. Just imho of course.
Divestopedia explains Exclusivity Period
"This period is necessary for the buyers because they need time to complete the formalities of making a quality purchase. Things like drafting the purchase documents, debt-financing documents, etc., can prove to be time-consuming. With exclusivity, buyers can complete this work without feeling rushed. However, because a letter of intent does not bind the buyer to close the deal, the seller will often try to restrict this period. If it falls through, he or she will be forced to start the process again. Although this process can be an annoyance, the buyer and seller agree to the period because the costs related to closing a transaction are too high not to justify exclusion".