Possible Rational for this MessAs already suggested, management likely thought the deal would be done before they had to file. These deals often taken longer than anyone anticipates. However, to say this or simply not file could raise the ire of the OSC and result in a cease trade order and subsequent investigation. And then to have a long term trading halt when a deal is announced would be even worse. Saying you ran out of money for an auditor because of the financial duress may be an acceptable excuse for regulators. The company must now update shareholders on the status of the buyout either tomorrow or shortly thereafter. This is becoming quite pathetic. Greg