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To: BWAC who wrote (58663)3/27/2002 12:39:54 PM
From: Dave  Read Replies (1) | Respond to of 77400
 
BWAC,

Technically, you are correct. However the writeoff of goodwill implies that management overpaid for their acquisitions.

It also may "imply" that the takovers could have a dilutive effect on future earnings....