Feb. 12 article says "Dubai royal family is backing the deal" on ports

[NVMojo]

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Any potential counter bidder is likely to be deterred by terms that oblige P&O to pay DP World £34m if the deal falls apart, says the FT. What’s more, the trustees of the pension scheme decided to ask for a cheque for £200m to cover the pension deficit before they would agree to the sale, says Patience Wheatcroft in The Times. That’s enough to put off potential rivals, but small change to the Dubai royal family who are backing the deal.

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http://www.moneyweek.com/file/5148/po-0212.html

and that is why Bush has his head crammed up in the dark place ...