mergers

[Phil and Judy Rose <pjrose@servtech.com>]

>Date: Thu, 07 May 1998 13:40:51 -0500
>From: Bruce Aukerman <Bruce@mannlawfirm.com>
>Subject: mergers
>
>There was a rumor that VW might make an attempt at Chrysler, but a
>hostile would be a pita in that biz.  Look for VW to get swallowed, or
>to merge with a Japanese manuf.
>

One thing a company can "accomplish" with an acquisition like the Rolls
Royce deal is either to get rid of a lot of its cash, or to take on debt.
Either one can make them a less attractive target for take-over.

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