Westpac's St George bid wobbles
news.com.au     May 14, 2008            

THE VALUE of Westpac's all-scrip bid for St George tumbled yesterday as investors staked bets on an improved offer in the pipeline. In stark contrast, St George rallied 85c or 2.5 per cent to $34.55 as a team of 50 Westpac executives and advisers began due diligence on the merger partner.... [read full story]                    


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