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Why run when you can walk?

6 July 2007 By Una Galani

The Dutch paint producer s informal offer for its UK rival was last month rejected. Now ICI wants a formal proposal to end uncertainty. Akzo will have to comply with UK put up or shut up rules. But with no sign of rival bidders, it has nothing to gain from hurrying.

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