The Successful Investor Hotline – Friday, October 31, 2008

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TERANET INCOME FUND $9.50, Toronto symbol TF.UN, has received a new takeover offer from the Ontario Municipal Employees Retirement System (OMERS). The new offer of $10.25 a unit is 6.8% less than the previous offer of $11.00. Teranet’s units are now trading for roughly 7% below the new offer. The lower offer reflects a slowing economy in Ontario and falling real estate values. That could hurt demand for Teranet’s electronic land registry services. As well, it’s increasingly difficult to secure loans for corporate takeovers. Teranet recommended that investors accept the first OMERS offer, after it failed to attract other bidders. Teranet has not yet commented on the new offer of $10.25 a unit. However, it’s still unlikely that a new bidder will emerge. As well, Teranet’s second-largest shareholder has accepted the new offer. The OMERS bid still faces several hurdles, including acceptance by at least two-thirds of Teranet’s investors. As well, the deal needs the approval of the Ontario government. If economic…