"madamswer, if not breaching confidentiality, could you please...

"madamswer, if not breaching confidentiality, could you please keep us informed as to the 'reception' you receive from those whom you contact?"

I'm in the throes of reporting season currently so it will only occur in a few weeks time, if at all. Because, as time goes by I realise that its probably a futile exercise.

"Do you perceive any prospect of a rival (higher) offer suddenly appearing given the specialised nature of AND?"

No. I think it's a done deal.
Based on nothing other than my spidey senses, I'd put the odds of an interloper appaearing at 5%.

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