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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 asleep06 · · Score: 0, Offtopic

    People actually think this comment is insightful???

  2. Re:Pentagon Voting Machines by Doc+Ruby · · Score: 0, Offtopic

    Moderation +2
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    Looks like TrollMods can pollute the vote counts only when it's really close.

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