The market consensus is that Wesfarmers 12-month share price is $40.66. Since the deal was announced, some analysts have downgraded the stock and slashed share price targets to below $35. Later this month, Mr Goyder is planning to unveil some of the specifics of Wesfarmers plan to revitalise the struggling retailer. The Coles board is not going to make any final decision until it receives the independent expert Grant Samuel's valuation report. In the past week, the spurned US private equity firm TPG has been trying to get back into the deal after withdrawing from the bidding at the 11th hour. Coles shares closed at $14.20, down 9c.