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Text size [+][-]  Friday March 19 2010GLOBAL EDITION

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08 Feb 2010 12:08

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Kirin and Suntory's failure to agree a possible $30 billion merger is no shock. Volatile markets are no place to discuss valuation. While both sides need a deal, neither is desperate. But the prospect of colossal cost savings means the combination should happen in smoother times.

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