I hate to jump to the defense of someone who needs no defending...but please, people, realize this is a busy man who is out on the road many days of the year, and cannot sit down for extended periods of time to make sure ONE deal goes through; therefore, these things may take more time than usual, or at times, expected.
Perhaps jumping the gun and promising a big announcement in a short amount of time wasn't the most ideal thing to do, true; however, i am still certain it will be a big announcement, once other things are straightened out, as things of this magnitude often require MUCH paperwork, haggling, red tape, and so on.
The only thing else i can say is...have patience!