"The bid price values Mannesmann fairly and first impressions are that it is not unduly dilutive to Vodafone shareholders, providing the management can achieve the synergies they expect, " said Graham Wood, head of UK and European Equities and Standard Life Investments.
There are a variety of aspects to consider if you own stock in a company that is divesting or acquiring businesses, including how well management executes this merger and potential synergies that will offer cost savings, says Ronald Roge, chief executive officer of R.