t looks like its just an AFR Hypothetical article not a real merger rumour. It appears to include 10 hypothetical merger takeovers. I haven't seen the full article but here is an excerpt that was posted on the WPL thread (as a BHP/WPL was also in the article):
"the AFR reporters analysed 10 HYPOTHETICAL mergers that would change their respective industries. BHP/WPL is one of the 10. Before anyone gets carried away and posts the takeover is happening the other feature HYPOTHETICAL mergers are:
Coca Cola Amatil and Fosters
TabCorp breakup by Tatts and Crown
QBE and IAG (or Suncorp Insurance)
GPT and Stockland
Origin Energy and Santos
Newcrest Mining and Lihir Gold
Foxtel and Austar
Bank of Queensland and Adelaide Bank
MIG privatisation or restructure"
t looks like its just an AFR Hypothetical article not a real...
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