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Leading investors disappointed with Xstrata's takeover 'on the cheap'

Marc Howe | October 02, 2012 | 1:34 am Base Metals Energy Europe Coal Copper 

Leading investors in Swiss commodities giant Xstrata (LSE:XSTA) have expressed their disappointment and frustration at the board's recommendation of a merger with Glencore (LSE:GLEN) for what they believe to be a takeover "on the cheap." The Times(paywall) reports that Threadneedle...

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