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Marconi tipped to merge with Ericsson
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MARCONI is understood to be putting the final touches to a merger
with the Swedish giant Ericsson - ending months of speculation that
it is seeking to give up its independence.
The telecoms group said in August that it was in "discussions with
third parties about potential business combinations", and Ericsson is
thought to have emerged with the highest bid. The deal would value
Marconi at GBP 1.3 billion - twice its current market value.
A spokeswoman for Ericsson would not com...
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