takeover rumours, page-3

Business is a lot like politics.

These reports get leaked for a reason, there is a little bit too much detail for it to be a complete furphy.

Lots of financial reasons why this happens; like putting pressure on major shareholders and the board of public companies to at least consider or inquire into such a whopping premium if it is real. (ie. talk to Regus).

To shake up a tight share register, chances are Regus is already sitting under the reporting level(5%), this is often done in conjunction with major share holders (last week trades?).

There is absolutely no doubt the major institutional holders would accept such an offer if it was made, the only hold out is the CEO but even he would have a price or at least have to put it to the board.

A hostile offer is not off the table and Regus would be well advised so this leaking tactic is usually the first dot point in the plan if the friendly approach doesn't work.

The weaker A$ is also another reason a large premium offer could be sustained. Interesting times ahead but the market is on notice that SRV is undervalued and a predator lurks.