takeover play, page-12

who wants mels assets?
who needs mels assets?
who can afford to buy mels assets?
who cant afford not to buy mels assets?
there are a number of companies whom are going to have to make their mind up one way or another and quickly.
my bet is a number have previosly been in negotiations with mel but got nowhere as they played hard ball and mel played hard to get.
yes ego is a dirty word.
its not quite 'game on' yet but we are not far of.
the purchase by erm was smart.
i dont think their pockets are deep enough but they are aware of the competitive tension that is building in the market.
they want a piece of the action but are likely to be content with an easy profit.