Seagate has acquired leading external storage manufacturer LaCie .
Seagate has got hold of around 65% share of LaCie , enough to take control of the French manufacturer . The final price may end up being more than initially proposed $186 million . The price payable to Philippe Spruch and his affiliate may be increased by 3%, to €4.17 per share, in the event that within six months following today's date, Seagate holds at least 95% of the share capital and voting rights of Lacie.
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Seagate has got hold of around 65% share of LaCie , enough to take control of the French manufacturer . The final price may end up being more than initially proposed $186 million . The price payable to Philippe Spruch and his affiliate may be increased by 3%, to €4.17 per share, in the event that within six months following today's date, Seagate holds at least 95% of the share capital and voting rights of Lacie.
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