RE: Different Opinions10 Apr 2021 10:26
Deals done IMO. Price agreed and legals being signed off between Rothschild and AA legal team. Negotiation phase is over and the delay is just paperwork and t's and c's getting sorted. Can imagine there's quite a bit needs to be done with this process so not surprised its taking a few weeks post Rothschilds appointment.
Nicks been working with AA on this for nearly a year, all positive noises along the way, he used to work for them so will likely know the people. He has his preferred partner, they're clearly offering a good deal (JV cash for stake IMO) I don't think its anywhere near as frictious or hard nosed a relationship as some are guessing at.
Theyre drilling because why wait? Wasting everyone's time, they have the cash to crack on. Everyone benefits from positive outcome. Accelerate when they get the final sign off and funds from AA.
All IMO of course. Not long to wait now.
WD