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usatoday.com May 12, 2008

Circuit City increased the possibility of a takeover by reversing course and saying that it will open its books to suitor Blockbuster and the movie-rental company's largest shareholder, billionaire investor Carl Icahn. ... ATLANTA (USA TODAY) -- Circuit City (CC)... [read full story]

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Circuit City retains advisor, gets Blockbuster, Icahn info

marketwatch.com May 9, 2008

NEW YORK (MarketWatch) -- Circuit City Stores Inc. said Friday that it has retained Goldman Sachs & Co. to help the company in exploring strategic alternatives. The Richmond, Va., consumer electronics holding company hasn't determined to pursue any particular alternative at this time. The company...

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Circuit City And Wattles Capital Management Reach Agreement

prnewswire.com May 9, 2008

RICHMOND, Va., May 9 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Circuit City Stores, Inc. (NYSE: CC) and Wattles Capital Management, LLC ("WCM") today announced that they have reached an agreement under which Circuit City's board of directors will select three of WCM's director nominees...

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Circuit City Board of Directors Authorizes Exploration of Strategic Alternatives to Enhance...

prnewswire.com May 9, 2008

Circuit City Board of Directors Authorizes Exploration of Strategic Alternatives to Enhance Shareholder Value Company Agrees to Allow Blockbuster and Icahn to Conduct Due Diligence RICHMOND, Va., May 9 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Circuit City Stores, Inc. (NYSE: CC)...

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Blockbuster Comments on the Due Diligence Agreement Reached With Circuit City

prnewswire.com May 9, 2008

DALLAS, May 9 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Blockbuster Inc. (NYSE: BBI) issued the following statement today in response to the announcement by Circuit City Stores, Inc. (NYSE: CC) that it has agreed to allow Blockbuster to conduct due diligence in preparation for a...

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Circuit City to let Blockbuster conduct diligence

earthtimes.org May 9, 2008

NEW YORK (Reuters) - Circuit City Stores Inc said on Friday that it will allow Blockbuster Inc and the movie-rental company's largest shareholder, Carl Icahn, to conduct due diligence in connection with Blockbuster's proposed acquisition of Circuit City.

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Icahn prepared to buy Circuit City if Blockbuster can't

ibtimes.com May 9, 2008

Circuit City Stores says it will allow video-rental chain Blockbuster, and its largest shareholder Carl Icahn, to conduct due diligence in connection with Blockbuster's bid to buy the consumer electronics retailer. ... The company said it got a letter from Ichan saying...

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Icahn prepared to buy Circuit City if Blockbuster can't

sacbee.com May 9, 2008

Circuit City Stores Inc. said Friday it will allow video-rental chain Blockbuster Inc., and its largest shareholder Carl Icahn, to conduct due diligence in connection with Blockbuster's bid to buy the consumer electronics retailer. ... Circuit City also said it received...

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Icahn prepared to buy Circuit City if Blockbuster can't

wtop.com May 9, 2008

By MICHELLE CHAPMAN AP Business Writer RICHMOND, Va. (AP) - Circuit City Stores Inc. said Friday it will allow video-rental chain Blockbuster Inc., and its largest shareholder Carl Icahn, to conduct due diligence in connection with Blockbuster's bid to buy the consumer...

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Icahn prepared to buy Circuit City if Blockbuster can't

newsvine.com May 9, 2008

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If Blockbuster can't buy Circuit City, Icahn is interested

app.com May 9, 2008

Circuit City Stores Inc. said today it will allow video-rental chain Blockbuster Inc., and its largest shareholder Carl Icahn, to conduct due diligence in connection with Blockbuster's bid to buy the consumer electronics retailer. ... Circuit City also said it received a...

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