1998 proposals pitched Videotron-Rogers deals

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New documents cast a new perspective on the merger between Toronto, Ont.-based Rogers Communications Inc. and Montreal, Que.-based Groupe Videotron Ltd. Salomon Smith Barney Canada Inc., the financial adviser for Videotron, portrayed Videotron as the acquirer of Rogers.

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Videotron board formally rejects Quebecor bid

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Groupe Videotron Ltee has rejected a $5.9 billion takeover bid from Caisse de Depot et Placement du Quebec and Quebecor Inc. Videotron, which is Quebec's largest cable television company, also received an acquisition bid from Rogers Communications Inc.

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Rival Videotron bidders in talks

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Toronto, Ont.-based Rogers Communications Inc. is trying to acquire Quebecor, Que.-based Groupe Videotron Ltee. for $5.6 billion. But Montreal, Que.-based Caisse de Depot et Placement du Quebec has won a temporary court order blocking the merger.

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