what date was the announcement

Furthermore Republic has authorised Drillsearch to confirm that Republic intends to accept the Offer for its remaining
18.82% holding on the earlier of:
• 21 days from announcement of the Offer; and
• Drillsearch obtaining a Relevant Interest in 35% of all Acer Energy shares,
subject to there being no superior announced offer at that time.
Our Offer is unconditional other than there being no “Prescribed Occurrences” in respect of Acer between the

Does that mean the 4th of October was the Announcement of the offer if so on the 25th Drill Search will have approx 39% and thats virtually control or have i missed something??
Would like to hear the Forum comments as i rekon its important