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popper · 10-03-2008, 16:33

in other news VMs stock is rising (now falling back a bit again), but thats more to do with the potential sale as i reported elswere the other day.

Neil might just get his comfy chair bonus after all ,i wonder if it happens ,weather Neil will still be CEO and what effect if any it might have on this Phorm deal...to many ifs right now.

http://www.businessweek.com/investor...amp%3B+markets
"Virgin Media (VMED) rises on reports that Richard Branson could scoop $750 million if Virgin Media is sold to U.S.

private equity groups, which are actively considering launching a takeover bid, despite continuing turmoil in the credit markets.

According to a private document entitled "Project Coaxial" - seen by The Observer - Blackstone, Cinven, KKR and Providence Equity are prepared to offer $6-$7.5 billion for the company, in which Branson's Virgin group holds a 10.5%, reports The Observer. "
http://investing.businessweek.com/re...sp?symbol=VMED
Virgin Media, Inc.

(VMED:NASDAQ)

LAST $14.69 USD CHANGE TODAY +0.80 5.76% VOLUME 3.4M

OPEN $15.76
PREVIOUS CLOSE $13.89
DAY HIGH $15.76
DAY LOW $14.34
...
"
i wonder what the other ISPs prices are doing, anyone checked?

10-03-2008, 16:33	#948
popper Inactive Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 3,270	Re: Virgin Media Phorm Webwise Adverts [Updated: See Post No. 1, 77, 102 & 797] in other news VMs stock is rising (now falling back a bit again), but thats more to do with the potential sale as i reported elswere the other day. Neil might just get his comfy chair bonus after all ,i wonder if it happens ,weather Neil will still be CEO and what effect if any it might have on this Phorm deal...to many ifs right now. http://www.businessweek.com/investor...amp%3B+markets "Virgin Media (VMED) rises on reports that Richard Branson could scoop $750 million if Virgin Media is sold to U.S. private equity groups, which are actively considering launching a takeover bid, despite continuing turmoil in the credit markets. According to a private document entitled "Project Coaxial" - seen by The Observer - Blackstone, Cinven, KKR and Providence Equity are prepared to offer $6-$7.5 billion for the company, in which Branson's Virgin group holds a 10.5%, reports The Observer. " http://investing.businessweek.com/re...sp?symbol=VMED Virgin Media, Inc. (VMED:NASDAQ) LAST $14.69 USD CHANGE TODAY +0.80 5.76% VOLUME 3.4M OPEN $15.76 PREVIOUS CLOSE $13.89 DAY HIGH $15.76 DAY LOW $14.34 ... " i wonder what the other ISPs prices are doing, anyone checked?