Cogeco sees strong local support in face of takeover bid

By Denis Carmel MONTREAL – In its fight against Altice and Rogers, who unsuccessfully launched an unsolicited takeover bid, Cogeco has earned some local support has in response to this attempted takeover. For example, Marianne Meed Ward, mayor of Burlington (home of the company’s biggest office), wrote in a public statement last week: “As one of Burlington’s largest employers, Cogeco is a key member of our business community and has been a valued contributor to our local economy and connectivity for more than 30 years.” “I spoke with executive chairman of the board, Louis Audet… who reiterated to me that...