Known "of him". He is not a mate banker but I worked in the same...

Known "of him". He is not a mate banker but I worked in the same industry for many years as a competitor. Now happily retired and a lot older than him.

To reiterate, I am not saying I am happy or unhappy, just that there must be something making him want to do this deal. My (personal) view reflects Ilsrud's comments that a bigger set of tools, plus cash will make the new entity fly. And for the avoidance of doubt yes I would like to see a much clearer statement of intent as to what will happen post merger.

My comments of Fergus is that he ran a hugely successful tight ship at G4, no self aggrandisement but delivered year on year. He will not leave that comfy climate to risk his own money.

To each their own opinion, mine is simply this new entity will accelerate a take out by a bigger player because of the improved critical mass and of course wider breadth of offerings in the services/products portfolio. Organic growth in msp would be a longer play