why not? RIO is not making an offer because they know HCU will not vote for it. If RIO purchased HCU first then they can make an offer for ETG and have around 38% of the votes. Could HCU be the one to own as RIO will pay a premium to get the votes?
Step 1. Make and offer to all HCU Shareholders.
Step 2. close the purchase of HCU.
Step 3. Make an offer to all ETG shareholders.
Step 4. Close the purchase of ETG