BBC news are reporting that the Employee Group have proven the can finance the deal through a debenture issue but have until this Friday to pay a $40M deposit which is easier said than done. Am surprised given that this offer appears to be going through for some 50% less than was wanted there hasnt been a bit more interest, especially as the debt is cleared. I had heard TAP might make a bid in the past but it came to nothing, although given the links between the two countries would make sense.