LN's Cairns makes a play for Montana
By David Robertson | 7 December 2000
In a classic David fending off Goliath tale, New Zealand's Montana is trying to manoeuvre its business interests in various ways to avoid Lion Nathan's hostile takeover plans. David Robertson, in an exclusive interview with LN's CEO Gordon Cairns, reports on how the boardroom war is being waged.
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In a classic David fending off Goliath tale, New Zealand's Montana is trying to manoeuvre its business interests in various ways to avoid Lion Nathan's hostile takeover plans. David Robertson, in an exclusive interview with LN's CEO Gordon Cairns, reports on how the boardroom war is being waged.
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