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United Tech Bids $2.6B for Diebold

Posted by ryuzaki0 on from the how-much-does-an-election-cost dept.

zhang1983 writes "United Technologies, parent company of jet engine-maker Pratt & Whitney, Otis elevator and Sikorsky Aircraft, said it made the unsolicited offer to Diebold for $2.63 billion on Friday after trying to negotiate a deal for two years. United Technologies said the company announced the offer Sunday night because executives believe their offer is "so compelling we thought shareholders should know about it.""

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  1. Re:Yeah but... by Rob+T+Firefly · · Score: 5, Funny

    Should we accept the buyout offer by United Tech?

    24% --- In favor
    25% --- Against
    51% --- Republican

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