The End Game Now that EOM is out of the picture, we are back to the protracted RH-EB scenario. If RH determines that there is still a possibility of an acceptable deal with EB then I imagine the blackout of news could extend right upto the AGM. On the other hand, if RH has judged that no deal is possible in the near term then he has nothing to lose by showing his hand immediately in the hope of attracting alternative bidders/investors. All this of course on the assumption that RH is negotiating with a strong hand.