Claranet Criticised Over Via Networks
Posted: 28th Apr, 2005 By: MarkJ
Claranet, which recently announced the forthcoming acquisition of VIA NET.WORKS, has had to defend itself against criticism from Vias striking workers. The disgruntled employees believe the ISP may not go through with the buyout:
Workers backed up their claim by saying that a deadline for Claranet to acquire VIA has been and gone without any agreement. Had Claranet wrapped up the deal by 23 April then it would have won a 500,000 discount on the purchase price.
However, Claranet has rejected the claims insisting that the deal is still on. A senior spokesman at the UK ISP told The Register : "The deal is absolutely going ahead and we expect to sign shortly."
It's presently unclear why Clara.net was unable to meet the deadline for a discount.
Workers backed up their claim by saying that a deadline for Claranet to acquire VIA has been and gone without any agreement. Had Claranet wrapped up the deal by 23 April then it would have won a 500,000 discount on the purchase price.
However, Claranet has rejected the claims insisting that the deal is still on. A senior spokesman at the UK ISP told The Register : "The deal is absolutely going ahead and we expect to sign shortly."
It's presently unclear why Clara.net was unable to meet the deadline for a discount.
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