RE: Closing of PPNot only was financing increased, it is also a bought deal. There was already plenty of market turmoil at the time the financing was first announced, so it is ballsy move IMHO to announce such a deal in the first place. I know, nothing in life is guaranteed. By the way, the countdown clock (and nail chewing that goes along with it) isn't of much use. Let me guess, ike, you'll be on the phone first thing on Tues Mar 22 if there is no NR and asking why the closing has been delayed?