National Express Group plc announced late on October 28 that it had withdrawn from talks about a possible merger with Stagecoach. According to NEG, the move was intended to clear the way for the expected rights issue which the company wants to complete by Christmas.rn'The board has concluded that it is unlikely that a combination with Stagecoach could be successfully executed in 2009 even if appropriate terms could be agreed', said NEG. The company added that it would press ahead with the rights issue which is expected to raise £300m to £350m.
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机译：National Express Group plc于10月28日晚些时候宣布，已退出有关可能与Stagecoach合并的谈判。 NEG表示，此举旨在为公司希望在圣诞节前完成的预期配股扫清道路。董事会已得出结论，即使适当，与Stagecoach的合并也不太可能在2009年成功执行NEG说。该公司补充说，它将继续进行配股，预计将筹集3亿英镑至3.5亿英镑。
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