Maybe a transaction can only be completed if the termination date is extended two weeks beyond the official limit. Most companies would rather fudge on the termination date than see a million-dollar deal go up in smoke.

• 如果终止日期比计划期限延长两星期，某个事务才能完成，多数公司宁愿延长计划期限，也不愿看到一个上百万美元的交易化为泡影。