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Technology Stocks : Pure Atria Corp(PASW) and Rational(RATL) Merger

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To: seth thomas who wrote (30)4/10/1997 1:17:00 PM
From: Randy Ellingson   of 147
 
>It ain't worth $1.5 Billion, guys. RATL would be better off to sell some stock, generate cash, and build a PASW killer product. How long will it take to put back $1.5 billion in shareholder value?

We'll see. If the merger does go through and turns out reasonably successfully (as far as timely and high quality integration), they will have the expertise they need to move forward. Things like skilled designers and good product development strategy aren't always so easily bought off the street with cash raised by selling additional shares. You can get them in a merger though.

>And, the minute a broken deal is announced, RATL will spring back to former levels.

To former levels, huh? It will be very interesting to see their earnings. I hope for the best.
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