Silicon Investor (SI) -- The First Internet Community

STOCKTALK

We've detected that you're using an ad content blocking browser plug-in or feature. Ads provide a critical source of revenue to the continued operation of Silicon Investor. We ask that you disable ad blocking while on Silicon Investor in the best interests of our community. If you are not using an ad blocker but are still receiving this message, make sure your browser's tracking protection is set to the 'standard' level.

Microcap & Penny Stocks : Tokyo Joe's Cafe / Societe Anonyme/No Pennies -- Ignore unavailable to you. Want to Upgrade?

To: phunter who wrote (64788)	3/29/1999 11:01:00 AM
From: Norm Demers	Respond to of 119973

SDTI dipping.

To: phunter who wrote (64788)	3/29/1999 11:01:00 AM
From: 2MAR$	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 119973

UNBELIEVABLE>>>PLAT<<<<<< Computer Associates to Buy Platinum Technology for $3.5 Bln Islandia, New York, March 29 (Bloomberg) -- Computer Associates International Inc., the No. 4 U.S. software maker, agreed to buy rival Platinum Technology International Inc. for about $3.5 billion in cash, to broaden its product line. Computer Associates said it would pay $29.25 in cash for each Platinum share. That is more than triple Friday's closing price of 9 7/8. Islandia, New York-based Computer Associates said it plans to link its products with Platinum Technology's consulting services, especially in Europe. Computer Associates also wants Platinum's software for managing data and technology. The acquisition of Oakbrook Terrace, Illinois-based Platinum is expected to add 25 cents a share to Computer Associates' earnings in the first 12 months, excluding charges. Computer Associates will fund the acquisition through a $4.5 billion credit line with Credit Suisse First Boston Group. Trading hasn't resumed in either company's shares after being halted for the dissemination of the news. 10:28:37 03/29/1999