29 ordspråk av Martin Feldman
Martin Feldman
A deal that the tobacco companies will sign into if there is going to be one, will involve structuring a new tax and a regulatory regime that is not really exportable.
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He didn't have any particular expertise in the industry with all of the legislation and the legal issues surrounding the industry. This was an opportunity to get out at a nice profit.
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He got half of what he asked for. It sets no legal precedent.
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I think litigation is not getting any worse in the United Kingdom. In the United Kingdom and in Europe, (liability potential) is infinitesimal compared to the United States.
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I think what will happen is that there will be another period of negotiations over the next few weeks.
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If a settlement can be achieved? valuations would be expected to improve quite substantially, ... I could see Philip Morris perhaps getting to around $70, but that's a big 'if.'
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In addition, we expect that he will scrutinize closely the most efficient corporate structure to maximize shareholder value.
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In our opinion, Clinton raised the subject of a federal suit against the tobacco industry because of the relatively safe political outcome from such proposals. He did not make these comments because the prospects for a federal case against tobacco have improved.
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It gives this tobacco company an icon that no other tobacco company has. Their production facilities are able to use economies of scale, so it is a huge advantage for them.
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It will be perceived positively. It will improve their margins.
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It would be imprudent for RJR to pay down any of its existing debt,
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It would be imprudent for RJR to pay down any of its existing debt.
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It's the consumer who's going to pay for this deal,
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Kraft Foods has had a poor year.
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Marlboro is the equivalent of Coca-Cola,
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