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What: Shares of enterprise software maker Lawson Software
So what: Last Tuesday, Reuters reported that Lawson had hired Barclays to explore strategic alternatives including a sale, and on Friday an offer came to fruition. Infor Global Solutions and Golden Gate Capital have offered $1.8 billion, or $11.25 per share, which was actually below Friday's closing price.
Now what: The stock is trading at $12.25 as I am writing, so the market is definitely expecting either an increased offer or a competing bid. SAP
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