There were different camps in the past but now, in effect, it’s one company.

Accepting the ‘¦ bid also implies that investors miss an expected 500 million euro special dividend and the benefits from a 500 million euro share buyback program in 2006.

As VNU seems to be willing to open up the books, chances of a bid on the whole company have further increased.

Accepting the bid also implies that investors miss an expected 500 million euro special dividend and the benefits from a 500 million euro share buyback program in 2006.