Acer open for takeover - report

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Acer founder Stan Shih says the firm would 'welcome' a takeover bid, according to Reuters

Acer founder Stan Shih has suggested he is open to a takeover bid for the Taiwanese PC vendor, Reuters has reported. When reporters asked about it, Shih said he would "welcome" a bid, the newswi...

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