FANS, I think you are missing my point. That being you dont know the details behind the acquisition therefore, even though you can pluck out soundbites like 'increase dividends' and 'drive current financial performance', doesnt really answer any of your own, or anyone elses questions at the minute.
Due dilligence will have been practiced, and shareholders consulted. We have to therefore put faith in the fact that MAG know what they are doing before taking such a risk.
And yet there seems some doubt as to exactly how much profit will be made……
From where, from hard analysis of facts or from opinions of people on a forum? I think a bit of perspective is needed here.
As for the rest of your post. I agree in essence, however surely there is nothing wrong with a consortium of local authorities increasing revenue streams to keep the park benches maintained and the streets lit, whilst trying to keep council tax low for their population.