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Tuesday, September 2, 2008

KDB acknowledges it might invest in Lehman Bros.

The CEO of Korea Development Bank has confirmed that the bank is negotiating with Lehman Bros. about possible investment in the investment bank. KDB's new chairman, Min Euoo-sung -- formerly head of Lehman Bros. in Korea -- said that the U.S. subprime meltdown had created opportunities for the Korean bank to expand overseas and that he was seeking takeover opportunities.

more at http://www.ft.com/cms/s/0/868c6590-78a9-11dd-acc3-0000779fd18c.html

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