The parties have agreed that initial due diligence will be completed by April 12, 2008, with a formal agreement expected to be signed within two weeks of the completion of the initial due diligence.

双方已经同意初始尽职调查完成于2008年4月12日，在尽职调查完成之后2周内签署正式协议。

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Mergers and acquisitions, for example, can take 18 months or more and must go through initial discussions, due diligence and regulatory approval.

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