" Mr. McCrea tersely responds: "They can do what they want but I will not let that limit my review of the transaction in the future.

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They absorb the loss on the initial transaction with the understanding that future revenues from the customer will generate greater profits.

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An acquirer that obtains CFIUS approval can proceed to close the transaction knowing that a safe harbor provision usually protects it from future CFIUS actions.

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"This transaction provides significant benefits to Hughes, EchoStar, millions of present and future DirecTV customers and shareholders of both GM and EchoStar, " GM President and CEO Rick Wagoner said in a statement.

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The ongoing role of the floor traders and specialists is still a matter of debate, but the planned Archipelago transaction has boosted optimism that at least the NYSE is heading into the future with a more competitive, electronic-oriented business model.

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The proposal contained in this letter constitutes an indication of our interest in pursuing a transaction and does not constitute a binding offer, agreement or agreement to proceed with the transaction or to otherwise make a binding offer or agreement at any point in the future.

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"We look forward to delivering the proceeds of the near-term transaction to our shareholders, and to the further enhancement of value and the additional monetization in the future that this agreement enables, " said Timothy R.

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