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To: bob zagorin who wrote (2945)12/8/1998 8:18:00 AM
From: Elliot Puritz  Read Replies (2) | Respond to of 13797
 
December 8, 1998

Altris Rejects Takeover Bid from Microsoft

Flash News From Santa's House:

In a shocking turn of events, Altris, an emerging software company from San Diego, has rejected a bid of $10.00 a share from Bill Gates. Speaking of his Christmas present, Gates stated that he was shocked and dismayed at the attitude of Altris'management.

"I would have thought they wanted the offer" Gates added.

"I'll have to see if they'll take more".

Altris shareholders, Elliot Puritz, Greg Waters, Bob Zagorin, Jack Hackey, Steve v., and many others were last seen jumping into San Diego Bay even as Jay Tanna, former Altris CEO, watched the proceedings on CNN.

"Serves them right" Tanna was heard to mutter as he designed his new software product, Altris VD.

From Financial News Network, Makebelieve Arizona