Friday, September 10, 2004

Ebookers shares soar on word of possible sale

Ebookers shares soar on word of possible sale: "Ebookers, the online travel group that specialises in long-haul flights, yesterday said it was in talks with 'several interested parties' regarding the sale of the group.

Ebookers shares rose 45�p yesterday to close at 230p on the announcement.
Although it was unclear which companies were in talks with Ebookers, Barry Diller's IAC/InterActiveCorp, owner of travel sites Expedia and Hotels.com, is seen as a potential candidate.
Sabre Holdings, owner of Travelocity, is another potential buyer...
Lastminute is said to NOT be interested
discussions "are at a very early stage and may or may not lead to an offer being made for the company"."

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