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This excerpt taken from the LUX 20-F filed Jun 29, 2005. Cole National Merger Agreement
On January 23, 2004, as amended as of June 2, 2004 and July 15, 2004, the Company and Cole entered into a definitive merger agreement with the unanimous approval of the Boards of Directors of both companies. On October 4, 2004, Colorado Acquisition Corp. consummated its merger with Cole. As a result of the merger, Cole became an indirect wholly owned subsidiary of the Company. The aggregate consideration paid by the Company to former shareholders, option holders and holders of restricted stock of Cole was approximately U.S. $500.6 million. In connection with the merger, the Company assumed outstanding indebtedness with an approximate aggregate principal balance of U.S. $283.7 million.
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