The last time a corporate rival took a position on the Brambles register was way back in 1985 when TNT, then run by the controversial Sir Peter Abeles, engaged Rene Rivkin to snap up a hostile 10% stake.
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Lazard spends up, looks to Asia
Lazard Ltd., the investment bank run by Bruce Wasserstein, has bought the Carnegie, Wylie & Co in Australia, for an undisclosed amount.
Is John Wylie dreaming up Coles dummy bids?
The Coles board and its adviser, John Wylie, remain locked in negotiations with Wesfarmers today over the fine detail of an agreed $20 billion-plus takeover bid.
