It seems that an announcement is expected on Monday 26 Jan, according to the Financial Times:
http://news.ft.com/servlet/ContentSe...=1012571727085
The timing would certainly be sound, as the end of the week will see top-up fees, followed by the Hutton report.....folowed by the exit of the odd politician, perhaps?
Monday is also Australia's Foundation Day anniversary. Perhaps a suitable occasion to announce the winner of their new tanker contract as well?
Methinks EADS shares might be worth a punt.....
