Feb. 15th close ?Been reading chatboard opinions, that it could be delayed, possibly about the increase in oil price and/or new federal regulations. The caution was framed with " not to worry ", " it happens when it happens ".
Rumors or speculation ? Who knows... but XOP have announced that London regulators require a prospectus before or at the time of deal completion. If there is a delay, the prospectus would be good confirmation.