NORTON-BTR TAKEOVER FIGHT GOES TO COURT

From: The Boston Globe | Date: March 31, 1990| Author: Elsa C. Arnett and Robert Lenzner, Globe Staff | Copyright information

The fight for Norton Co. by British pursuer BTR PLC was dragged into federal court yesterday as both parties filed suits and countersuits following Norton's rejection Thursday of BTR's bid.

Meanwhile, Norton continued to hold discussions with several potential "white squire" suitors -- both US and foreign industrial companies interested in making a "strategic" investment, a source close to Norton said.

These potential investors are being shown Norton's strategic plan for ...