I understand that ATSF was scared that UP would absorb them so encouraged
the mearger to keep them at bay.
> It was not a hostile takeover. It was widely reported
> at the time that the BN board and stockholders wanted the
> ATSF specifically to get Rob Krebs, the ATSF chairman and
> CEO and his management team.
> > Just like a loaf of bread. Plunk down the money and take it home. This
time, however, the bread got out of the bag and took over.
> > Ok, This is a little of the CB&Q, but I hope to find out what's what.
> > I was told buy a guy that the BN & santa FE didn't really murge, that
> > the BN more or less Bought out the SF.
> > Also that the SF people didn't have as much say as the BN people?
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