Qantas Take-over?
Nov 9, 2006, 3:59 am
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Qantas Take-over?
Probably more significant than adding it to the general news clippings thread:
http://www.smh.com.au/news/Business/...661830666.html
http://www.smh.com.au/news/Business/...661830666.html
Nov 9, 2006, 7:31 am
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Originally Posted by Traveloguy
Slow news day or alternatively someone's hoping to sell their QF shares at a higher price. 
Nov 9, 2006, 3:12 pm
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From what I am hearing there maybe some validity to the rumours. Whether the private equity funds like what they see and decide to proceed is another thing.
Regarding the 49% and 25% rules, there are ways around these limitations (refer to the sell down of 50% of PBL).
Regarding the 49% and 25% rules, there are ways around these limitations (refer to the sell down of 50% of PBL).
Nov 9, 2006, 3:36 pm
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Originally Posted by bravoecho
Regarding the 49% and 25% rules, there are ways around these limitations (refer to the sell down of 50% of PBL).
Nov 9, 2006, 10:15 pm
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Originally Posted by bensyd
Changes to media laws were very well publicised by the government. Aside from Geoff Dixon jumping up and down about sending jobs overseas if the cap isn't lifted when it suits him. I have not heard to Government mention that they are considering reviewing the laws.
what I was referring to was the structure of the PBL sell down by way of issuing a convertible note.
This can still be achieved with anyone interested in Qantas, but they would have to be pretty certain that ownership laws will change in the future otherwise they will not be able to exercise it.
Nov 10, 2006, 1:44 am
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Originally Posted by bravoecho
bensyd,
what I was referring to was the structure of the PBL sell down by way of issuing a convertible note.
This can still be achieved with anyone interested in Qantas, but they would have to be pretty certain that ownership laws will change in the future otherwise they will not be able to exercise it.
what I was referring to was the structure of the PBL sell down by way of issuing a convertible note.
This can still be achieved with anyone interested in Qantas, but they would have to be pretty certain that ownership laws will change in the future otherwise they will not be able to exercise it.
Nov 10, 2006, 3:13 am
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Originally Posted by bravoecho
bensyd,
what I was referring to was the structure of the PBL sell down by way of issuing a convertible note.
This can still be achieved with anyone interested in Qantas, but they would have to be pretty certain that ownership laws will change in the future otherwise they will not be able to exercise it.
what I was referring to was the structure of the PBL sell down by way of issuing a convertible note.
This can still be achieved with anyone interested in Qantas, but they would have to be pretty certain that ownership laws will change in the future otherwise they will not be able to exercise it.
Nov 21, 2006, 4:52 pm
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More media on this issue:
http://www.smh.com.au/news/Business/...871445127.html
http://www.smh.com.au/news/Business/...871445127.html
Nov 21, 2006, 5:00 pm
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Official Announcement for QAN
Here is the ASX announcement released by QF.
ASX Announcements - QAN
I do not know if this will be successful as there is a specific law regarding QF ownership.
Also if this goes through I do not think QF will be as good as it is now as private equity will cut costs and impose many charges....
ASX Announcements - QAN
I do not know if this will be successful as there is a specific law regarding QF ownership.
Also if this goes through I do not think QF will be as good as it is now as private equity will cut costs and impose many charges....
Nov 21, 2006, 7:16 pm
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I hope MBL do not get QF. MBL will own the largest airport and airline, and judging by the way they run SYD we will all be paying for their greed.
Where is Alan Jones when you need him.
Where is Alan Jones when you need him.
Nov 21, 2006, 7:31 pm
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Originally Posted by bensyd
I hope MBL do not get QF. MBL will own the largest airport and airline, and judging by the way they run SYD we will all be paying for their greed.
Where is Alan Jones when you need him.
Where is Alan Jones when you need him.
Nov 21, 2006, 8:14 pm
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http://www.smh.com.au/news/Business/...871459493.html
Oh dear - the Minister is confidently predicting that the red rat will not leave the tail of Qantas aircraft.
Is he not aware of JetStar?
Oh dear - the Minister is confidently predicting that the red rat will not leave the tail of Qantas aircraft.
Is he not aware of JetStar?
Nov 21, 2006, 9:07 pm
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Originally Posted by bensyd
I hope MBL do not get QF. MBL will own the largest airport and airline, and judging by the way they run SYD we will all be paying for their greed.
Where is Alan Jones when you need him.
Where is Alan Jones when you need him.