That news is days old. The offer was even rejected:

http://www.ft.com/cms/s/2db34070-f7f8-11db-baa1-000b5df10621.html

"a deal that has now been agreed, but by no means completed."

And I suppose not even started until payment in full?

And Rupert didn't get to be where he is today by making a false move, did he? He dares to Win Win which always Guarantees a much Deeper Broad Band of Support?