"Broadcom Inc. (NASDAQ: AVGO) and VMware, Inc. (NYSE: VMW) today announced their expectation that Broadcom's acquisition of VMware (the "Transaction") will CLOSE SOON, but in any event prior to the expiration of their merger agreement. "
The parties have received legal merger clearance in Australia, Brazil, Canada, the European Union, Israel, Japan, South Africa, South Korea, Taiwan, the United Kingdom, and foreign investment control clearance in all necessary jurisdictions. There is no legal impediment to closing under U.S. merger regulations."
This is indirectly saying Broadcom expects to receive approval before November 26th merger deadline.