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Bullboard - Stock Discussion Forum Viacom Inc. VIAB

Viacom is a global media company with several leading cable network properties, including Nickelodeon, MTV, BET, Comedy Central, VH1, CMT, and Paramount. Viacom has also built several online properties on the strength of these brands. Viacom's Paramount Pictures produces original motion pictures and owns a library of 2,500 films, including the Godfather and Transformers series. Viacom was spun... see more

NDAQ:VIAB - Post Discussion

Viacom Inc. > good or bad
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Post by owlmoney38 on Dec 05, 2005 8:32am

good or bad

Does it seems to be a good transaction anyone could explain if it is good for the shareholder thank you.
Comment by rktenn on Dec 05, 2005 9:00am
Thanks shear.
Comment by shear on Dec 05, 2005 8:40am
Thumbs up from me. Offers a decent price for our shares and it gives us shares in New VIA which has lots of money in its coffer plus a raft of good properties and a NSR on Eleonore. All in all a good deal. It does not leave much room for a counter-offer from a competitor due to VIA's shareholder protection plan and breakup fee. I'm happier holding Goldcorp shares than almost any other ...more  
Comment by THEBIGM27 on Dec 05, 2005 8:48am
HORRIBLE,thats all i could say im not even a shareholder and i think its worth a COOL BILLION,manegment sold shareholders out,BUNCH OF FROGS.
Comment by copperisgold7 on Dec 05, 2005 8:56am
You get a premium to the stock price plus a vehicle to participate in the other properties and a royalty on Ele. That is profit plus potential: What else could you want? If others do not think it is enough, than perhaps a second bidder who agrees with you will step up. We should know market sentiment by Wednesday.
Comment by THEBIGM27 on Dec 05, 2005 8:59am
JUST ON SPECULATION ALONE THIS WINTER,VIRGINIA GOLD WAS PROBALLY GOIN MUCH HIGHER.GOLD PRICES GOING TO THE MOON SITTING AT 510 AS WE SPEAK.VIRGINIA WORTH AT LEAST 20 DOLLARS A SHARE,AND MANEGMENT TAKING 9 DOLLARS PLUS PER SHARE.EVEN WITHOUT THIS OFFER THIS MORNING THEY PROBALLY WOULD OF HIT 9 DOLLARS TODAY,WITH GOLD HITTING 510,I SAY THAT MANEGMENT STRUCK A BACKROOM DEAL WITH GOLDCORP,THATS WHY ...more  
Comment by copperisgold7 on Dec 05, 2005 9:04am
The go phone around and try to get a second bidder.
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