I am not certain about Albers though. He would know that it would only take one interest to slow down (or potentially stop) the farmout. So by agreeing on one side could potentially deflect the attention from his agenda.
I am of the belief that if MEO felt this would be resolved soonish that it would have stayed 'Suspended from trading'. Given that it has recommenced trading, this still has a long way to go.
MEO Price at posting:
37.0¢ Sentiment: None Disclosure: Held