Another British computer firm for the chop?

[Noreen]

http://www.rockdirect.com/

[Rik]

Looks that way, Noreen. It feels very much like the Evesham saga all over again. I wonder if companies are just too greedy in this country?

[Noreen]

Well, I'm keeping my fingers crossed for Hi-Grade.

[Lance]

* Lance is listening to Queen - Another one bites the dust.

[Simon]

* Lance is listening to Queen - Another one bites the dust.

I would have said Hammer To Fall might also be appropriate. 

[Baz]

We Will Rock You   


......a result of stock misappropriation by a former employee.........

[Sebby]

Shame, but almost to be expected these days.

[Noreen]

Looks as though they may be saved but going into the public sector. http://www.rockdirect.com/viewNews.php?NEWSID=111

[Rik]

It always puzzles me why people who have failed to run a company successfully are then offered a seat on the board of the acquiring company. 

[madasahatter]

It always puzzles me why people who have failed to run a company successfully are then offered a seat on the board of the acquiring company. 

It does seem to defy logic somewhat 

[Noreen]

Part of the bargain I suppose and maybe they have too much inside knowledge to be let loose.

[Rik]

I've seen horse-trading of that type, Noreen, usually based on the sales book.