"Michael Roemer" is a film director, producer and writer. He has won several awards for his films. He is the recipient of a Guggenheim Fellowship. A professor at Yale University, he is the author of Telling Stories.

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We are still convinced that a combination would have been a good option for both companies.

Irrespective of the management board's recommendation, the decision to accept our offer lies with the shareholders. We are confident that they will consider this offer, which represents full and immediate value as attractive.

This is an ideal merger for both companies.