Don't ask, don't tell
14 February 2008
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The mining giant s $150bn bid for rival Rio Tinto will destroy value if BHP s synergy targets are to be believed. But since the real spoils should be higher, BHP could arguably offer more. Snag is, talking too loudly about excess profits could backfire on both sides.
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