"However the little sceptic in me is thinking that it is convenient to have such a trading halt in play as the voting closes. It makes people think like you and I do, only to then get a release on Monday outlining a crappy undervalued offer."
Actually no. Putting the stock into a trading halt is being responsible. It gives them time to do some due diligence to make sure that the offer is above board. Just look at DJS with the fake/hoax take over bid.
AZZ Price at posting:
59.0¢ Sentiment: Hold Disclosure: Held