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Blockbuster looks at Circuit City as merger opens PDF Print E-mail
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By Mark Raby   
Monday, May 12, 2008 12:43
Richmond (VA) - Circuit City increased the possibility of a takeover by reversing course and saying that it will open its books to suitor Blockbuster and the movie-rental company's largest shareholder, billionaire investor Carl Icahn.

The electronics chain also said that Goldman Sachs will help to explore strategic options, and announced an agreement with investor Mark Wattles that effectively ends a proxy fight he planned to wage at its annual meeting in June.

Shares in the electronics retailer climbed 5.8% Friday, closing at $5.07.

More here at Reuters...
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