Monday, June 4, 2007

Hindalco Shares Advance on Speculation Alcan May Make a Takeover Offer

(Bloomberg) -- Shares of Hindalco Industries Ltd.,
India's biggest aluminum producer, rose, poised for the biggest
gain in almost seven years, amid speculation the company may
become a takeover target.

Alcan Inc. may partner Sterlite Industries Ltd. to make a
bid for Hindalco in an attempt to fend off a hostile takeover
attempt by New York-based Alcoa Inc., the Times of India said
today in a column. ``We do not comment on such wild rumors,''
said Pragnya Ram, Hindalco's spokeswoman in Mumbai.


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