The Rogue to the Rescue
by Tux Toledo
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"But
it's quite a fix. Even if Halzbee made only a buck profit on
each share he'd still pocket $2 million. Harry figures
financing is costing Halzbee twelve dollars a share. That
means he could offer $77 a share and still make that $2 million."
"If he lowers his financing costs he would be able to offer even more
or make a greater profit," James said.
"If the deal stays as it is he's going to net a cool eight
mil. He doesn't have much incentive to look for better
financing."
"He would if someone else entered the bidding."
I looked at James with that look of amazement that I frequently have
the opportunity to look at him with.
"Yes, James, I suppose that would be an incentive."
"It may also help determine the extent of Mr. Halzbee's extortion, if
any."
"Sort of like killing two birds with one stone."
"Yes, sir.
Good chauffeur that James.
© 2008 David Biagini