Hmmm... Extracts! The merger will create a company with a combined market capitalisation of just over �450bn. It would be able to compete more effectively in the core office equipment market and strengthen its position in the fast-growing optical devices sector, the two companies said.
Konica could be hurt by assuming Minolta's hefty debt of �219bn, giving the combined group debts of �400bn. Woa debt = 89% of capitolisation - SELL SELL SELL Bob ----- Original Message ----- From: "Dario Bonazza 2" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Thursday, January 09, 2003 10:44 PM Subject: Not true fusion, Konica acquires Minolta! > According to Financial Times, it's not exactly fusion, and Konica will be > the survivor: > http://news.ft.com/servlet/ContentServer?pagename=FT.com/StoryFT/FullStory&c > =StoryFT&cid=1039524244022&p=1012571727108 > > Bye, > > Dario Bonazza > -------------------------------- > http://www.dariobonazza.com >
