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High-speed trader Getco has a deal in principle to acquire Knight Capital Group (KCG), which is...

  • Tuesday, December 18, 2012, 5:59 PM ET
    High-speed trader Getco has a deal in principle to acquire Knight Capital Group (KCG), which is up 5.4% AH, Reuters reports. Updated 6:11 p.m.: Getco and P-E firm General Atlantic raised its offer to over $3.60 in cash and stock to beat Virtu Financial's all-cash offer; KCG now up 3.9% to $3.46 AH.
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    Should we sell all our remaining shares? What type of takeover is this?
    18 Dec 2012, 06:16 PM Reply Like
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    Should we sell?!
    18 Dec 2012, 06:17 PM Reply Like
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    Yup, before the algo goes nuts again
    18 Dec 2012, 07:01 PM Reply Like
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    Wish I had bought more shares. :(

    Oh well, a profit is a profit. ;)
    18 Dec 2012, 09:52 PM Reply Like
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    That's what I was wondering too. If Getco acquires and goes public then I would really like to hold on to my shares.
    18 Dec 2012, 09:58 PM Reply Like
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    Wouldn't KCG soar if acquired? I thought that was how it works!
    18 Dec 2012, 10:55 PM Reply Like
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