End of SHOM's quarter means nothing. End of month means nothing.
Merger status has nothing to do with the moon, the sun, or the stars; It has only to do with the two parties coming together to negotiate a business deal. It could take months, and it could fall thru. Nobody knows who it is or what the final business arrangement will be, including SHOM and the other party. In fact, there is probably NO DEAL ON THE TABLE, or there would have had to be an official disclosure.
Good luck, but it will take time, whatever the deal may be.
'stockpeeker'