LONDON (AFX) - WPP Group PLC said it has reached agreement with holders of 80.5 pct of Grey Global Inc's subordinated debentures on the terms that will apply to their stock upon completion of WPP's acquisition of Grey.
On Jan 27, WPP said it a dispute had arisen with the bond holders. Under the original terms of the merger, non-voting Grey Global bond holders could be offered cash only for their stock rather than a cash and share deal.
Because WPP's share price rose considerably after news of the merger, the bond holders stood to lose from the arrangement and thus threatened litigation.
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On Jan 27, WPP said it a dispute had arisen with the bond holders. Under the original terms of the merger, non-voting Grey Global bond holders could be offered cash only for their stock rather than a cash and share deal.
Because WPP's share price rose considerably after news of the merger, the bond holders stood to lose from the arrangement and thus threatened litigation.
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