back to article You know that deal that Kelway bosses said DEFINITELY isn't happening?

Reseller Goliath CDW has acquired the remaining 65 per cent of Kelway, only a month after management swore blind a full-acquisition was definitely not on the cards any time soon. In a letter sent to staff last month, seen by El Reg, top brass insisted it would be some time before CDW exercised its option to hoover up the …

  1. Anonymous Coward
    Anonymous Coward

    What's that, a large company bare faced lying to their employees?

    Surprise!

    AC because I work for one....

  2. Nick Kew

    Just for the record

    At least one former VCT (private equity) backer of Kelway recently went into voluntary liquidation. That means they took the decision to sell all their assets and return money to shareholders. So a full sale is exactly what they wanted, and the timing fits.

  3. The Godfather
    Pint

    And to follow...

    Inevitable result and simply the only sensible route Kelway could follow. I suspect however, that given its total takeover, the name of Kelway may well disappear in due course.

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