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"FairPoint is the seventh- largest local telephone firm in the United States, following its acquisition of Verizon's northern New England assets. It operates in 18 states serving 1.4 million access lines, though nearly 90% of these are in Maine, New Hampshire, and Vermont. The firm was founded in 1991 and has its headquarters in Charlotte, N.C."

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Post by thasison Jul 15, 2008 8:51am

Well....I guess the fat lady has sung

Last day of trading for FRP is July 15.Its been a long and rocky road and has not turned out the way I expected but,its time to move on.Farwwell one and all.

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Post by barry1981on Jul 03, 2008 5:14pm

Welcome to ELD

Trust me....... Ur investment wont go down the drain. Over the years management really proved themselves. They have very high grade gold deposits and its globalized. Its not one of the managements who ...more

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Comment by rtszdon Jun 25, 2008 10:45pm

RE: Frontier agrees to higher bid from Eldorado tu

A significant day for ELD; same for FRP&excl; What now? Any explanation for today's dive?

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Post by RedMarson Jun 21, 2008 1:34am

Frontier agrees to higher bid from Eldorado

The Globe and MailBUSINESS TICKER: NORTH AMERICA: MINING: METALSFrontier agrees to higher bid from EldoradoReutersJune 19, 2008Frontier Pacific Mining Corp. has agreed to a sweetened bid from Eldorado ...more

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Post by barry1981on Jun 19, 2008 8:10am

Seems like deal went through

LDORADO GOLD, FRONTIER PACIFIC FINALLY CONCUR ON FRIENDLY TAKEOVER AGREEMENTRENO, NV - As Vancouver-based Eldorado Gold (TSX: ELD) and Frontier Pacific mining announced Wednesday that they had finally ...more

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Comment by newmoney14on Jun 18, 2008 5:35pm

Break down

My take is a bit different:yes, you get .122 shares of ELD for each FRP share you own.the Exchange Receipt will give an additional .008 shares of ELD for each FRP share.so for 1000 FRP you receive ...more

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Comment by thasison Jun 18, 2008 10:11am

Break Down.

If ELD share price holds means today ELD TO values us at 8.42 X .122= 1.027If we get permitting by July 09 we get an extra 8.42 X .008= 6.7 pennies Really thought management would be holding out ...more

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Post by stugots6on Jun 18, 2008 9:58am

research alert

NEW YORK, June 16 2008 - In a research note published last night, analysts at Matrix Research upgrade United Reef Limited (URP.V) from "hold" to "buy." target price is ...more

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Comment by rtszdon Jun 18, 2008 9:30am

RE: Agreement Reached - Offer extended till 02/07

What's the bottom line on actual s/p? Quite a turn-a-round from previous position of Board! Please translate the deal in simplest of terms.Thanks!

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Post by esselte25on Jun 18, 2008 7:49am

Agreement Reached - Offer extended till 02/07

Eldorado and Frontier Reach Agreement on Acquisition-Eldorado's Offer Varied and Extended to July 2, 2008VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA, Jun 18, 2008 (Marketwire via COMTEX News Network) --Peter F ...more

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Comment by esselte25on Jun 17, 2008 6:47pm

RE: Shareholders Rights Plan waived!

Surprisingly, the shareholders rights plan has been waived. Also the trading volume in the last few sessions has been considerable. I'm now of the opinion that the TO has good chances of ...more

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Comment by jeffz2on Jun 17, 2008 5:44pm

RE: Shareholders Rights Plan waived!

So what happens now? Particularly for those of us who did not particpate in Eldorado's offer.a) if they get their 66%+b) if they do NOT get their required amount

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Comment by thasison Jun 17, 2008 4:07pm

RE: Shareholders Rights Plan waived!

Frontier Pacific’s Shareholder Rights Plan As we have previously advised you, the Frontier Pacific Shareholder Rights Plan was implemented with the view of giving the board of directors and Frontier ...more

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