RE: ten days NASDAQ is not a factor.
A deal of this type is going to be based on fundmental valuations. If it was a share swap the concerns re the market would ber very relavent but thankfully that is not the deal as I understand it.
It does take time for a DD team to go over the business. Issue like environmental testing of properties, checking finacials reports, employment contract for key people, business plans and intellectual property rights, etc. Just like you buying a house and having deed searched and a building inspection. Standard stuff these days and a condition to be meet before a deal is "done". Hang tight and let the process run its course. This is the most solid stock I hold as far as I am concerned. The rest are flying in the breeze with the market bounces.
Next week I expect to be stuffing my pockets with five dollar bills.
tl