The timelines are
Bids due: 21st October
Execution date: 28th October
Closing target: 29th November
This means the winning bidder may not be announced for at least a week. And that means probably the following Monday in Australia should the deal close next Friday US time.
These are all expected timelines.
If James needs longer to hammer out a good deal I am sure he will take more time.
Be patient.
