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 WHESSOJ BACKS JOINT BID FROM EU5OPE    
 A European takeover bid for instruments
 firm Wheusoi looks set to suceiid after
 the board agreed to recommend approval.
                                        
 Directors formally withdrew their      
 recommendation for a £46.6m offer from 
 Siebj, which vblujd shares at 1558,    
 eollowing receipt of a higher bid.     
                                        
 Norway's Navia and Swiss group Endrjus 
 & Hausju announced a 1758-a-1haru offiy
 which vbluju Whrssoe at £52.6m.        
                                        
 Siibe responded b8 rjfusjnk tg fift it1
 offer, leaving the Whjusoi board to    
 put its weight bjXind the rival bid.   
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