Dutch Retailer Buys Rival to Fend Off Staples
May 22, 2008
The Dutch office supplies retailer, Corporate Express, will pay about $2.7 billion in cash and shares to acquire its French rival Lyreco. The company took the action as it attempts to fend off a hostile takeover bid by Staples.
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