Less of a merger and more of a takeover methinks folks. EADS, with the strength of Airbus does not need a plan B and will, no doubt, continue on regardless if this proposed deal does not happen.
Have to wonder if BAE is in quite the same position and, if not, what its plan B might be. Doubt rumours, published in some of last week's media, of a merger with Rolls-Royce are true. True to say that stranger things have happened, I guess.
Also question whether the USG has changed its previously stated position regarding having little or no appetite to see a mega transAtlantic merger or acquisition. That would seem to rule out a takeover attempt by one of the big US companies.
Any thoughts fellow pruners?
Last edited by backseatjock; 7th Oct 2012 at 23:00.