Yep! If one was optimistic they might think AEB had anticipated...

Yep! If one was optimistic they might think AEB had anticipated good news before the end date and are now extending it beyond the anticipated date of the previously unanticipated delay. Even in that case, why say "Due to market conditions"? What a strange explanation.

If one was pessimistic they might think management was delusional and expected the share price to increase for some inexplicable reason, and are extending the date in anticipation of the event! Sounds stupid (and is) but it's the only explanation I can think of which makes sense for their explanation.

If I've missed something, someone please inform me.

It does seem like either you're going to get that sweet juicy carrot or management are being weird. Perhaps we're finally about to see the SGS news! If there is no carrot by the end date I wouldn't want to be holding! Then again, a carrot would likely make holding lovely at least in the short term.