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The meeting probably went like this. “I want (crazy %) for (low ball $) or we start one ourselves.


Well, I have been on both side (a company that wants to be acquired, and a large buyer), and yes, that's the discussion you have. It's normal and expected by all parties.

When you want to buy a company it's because you want to launch yourself into that field.




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