DJs tries to reach firm behind bid

London : United Kingdom | Jul 01, 2012 at 10:08 AM PDT

Source: Sydney Morning Herald

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Story continues below It is understood executives at David Jones who received and examined last week's takeover offer from the British-based EB Private Equity have never spoken to an officer or director from the firm and have corresponded with the company only through email. FULL ARTICLE AT Sydney Morning Herald

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