Isn't it possible that closing documents were in fact prepared and presented, considered a sound deal, but then a hold put on finalizing the transaction until Dean was out of the way for good?
Or maybe that funding has some connection with the infamous on site visit out of the blue by MS to talk about about..uhum..charity?
It seems that there have been several instances lately where what becomes disclosed by the company appears to have taken much backgound work and was kept quiet until the right time for a very good reason. And also that issuing certain updates that folks might be looking for would put ammunition out there that could cause issues with what is trying to be accomplished behind the scenes.