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Q: Good morning

Thinking about the possible divestitures that POT will likely make to get approval of the merger. Are assets in situations like this typically sold before or after the merger?

If the assets are sold after the merger and at a premium to book value, it would seem the premium would be shared among shareholders of both companies even though the premium was not anticipated at the time the company values were set for the merger.

It would make more sense to me to sell prior to the merger and distribute the premium over book to the POT shareholders. Of course, if the premium is insignificant then it is a moot point.

Anyway, just curious to hear your thoughts.

Thanks for all your help.
Peter
Read Answer Asked by Peter on October 27, 2017
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Read Answer Asked by Linda on October 27, 2017
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Read Answer Asked by Gerald on October 27, 2017
Q: Hi Peter and team
I need cash from our LIF/RIF accounts and need to decide which stocks to pare. Considering future growth, should I sell equal amounts from ENGH / GIB'A or sell only one , and MG / PBH for another account? Appreciate your help.
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Read Answer Asked by Gary on October 27, 2017
Q: Greetings,

I would appreciate your thoughts on Goldcorp's latest earnings and of the company going forward. Thank you.
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