It was just ripe, there had been so many discussions. Mr. Donaldson is clearly shareholder focused and it doesn't surprise me that somebody decided to step in at least and take a whack at it.

They brought in great earnings.

If I were a shareholder I would tender my shares.

This is clearly an important ... and watershed event for the entire industry, but it's no real surprise, ... Everyone figured Ameritech would be the first one out of the blocks on this.

This is clearly an important ... and watershed event for the entire industry, but it's no real surprise. Everyone figured Ameritech would be the first one out of the blocks on this.

Then we had a change halfway through. It hasn't been a subject that has cropped up in my discussions - which have mainly been about support for Michael - or whatever discussions I've had with Duncan when I've made contact with him in India.