What Merger IF..When

Hi All

It seems its time for a bit of discussion about the expectatiin of a merger.
Lots of talk about potential on the other threads.
Thought we could discuss,
Is this merger planning on going?
Why has things stalled?
Will we make the 31st October deadline? Less likely by the day?
Your expectation of When we might have something tangible?
Any risks we should be discussing?
Opinions on existing management. .... Would you employ them given performance of late?

Or anything else that is nit strictly related to opportunity.
Cheers