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					Originally Posted by ewokpelts  The most certainly engaged in economic terrorism. 
 The tender offers for MUDS stock were due at 5pm eastern Thursday. The deal got announced at 2pm eastern. Friday morning the deal was dead.
 
 
 Gee, I wonder why this was announced when it was announced?’
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 Absolutely a tactical decision, especially since it seems Topps wasn't even aware they had competition for the contract itself.