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Biotech / Medical : Laserscope (NASDAQ LSCP)

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To: Caroline who wrote (4)9/1/1996 4:53:00 PM
From: Marshall Dix   of 314
 
Hi Caroline, I will quickly tell you why I feel the merger is bad. This may be the reason that the stock tanked from 8. After I state my case I want you to tell me why you are positive - please: 1) Impact on earnings. For a cash strapped co they are basically emptying the bank to pay the $2 mil to HME plus incurring 1 time and recurring charges that they may be difficult to carry. 2)Dilution of ownership - 4 mil new shares 39-40% to HME Additional shares in escrow. 3)Hme gets 3 out of 7 directors. I lived and worked in Switzerland for 10 years. Europeans think and act differently then us. (may be good or bad) 4) Poor synergy. LCSP is acquiring OR room stuff - lights CVAC. What has that got to do with lasers? It is going to take mngmt time to su/
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