Trek/Specialized to Merge: Wall Street Journal

[fooferdoggie]

I can't post the link because of the WSJ paywall, but:

"Sources say the $1.2 billion deal will buy out Merida's shares of Specialized, then combine the two bicycle corporations through a stock swap. The new entity, tentatively named "Spekulum" will be, by far, the largest seller of quality bicycles in the United States, and is expected to make both brands much stronger competitors internationally."

 

[Deacon Blues]

That's so weird, because I've just read that Canyon and Cannondale are also going to merge into one company, that they plan on calling this new company Cancan.
Their first joint venture bike will be called the Cancan Dancer.

 

[ChezCheese:)]

Spekulum?? They're going to name their new (misspelled) incarnation after a tool used in gyne exams?? Bet they didn't ask any women about that! ...

 

[ChezCheese:)]

Ya, you got me! Fell for your spoof.

 

[RandallS]

Spekulum?? They're going to name their new (misspelled) incarnation after a tool used in gyne exams?? Bet they didn't ask any women about that! ...

Gotta check the date... once a year...

 

[fooferdoggie]

I bet stefan was freaking out for a minute.

 

[Stefan Mikes]

I bet stefan was freaking out for a minute.

On April 1st?