Aye maties, I'm quite aware that we're a mite off from Talk Like a Pirate Day, but I've a tale for ye that just can't wait 'til the morrow!
Those smugglers of Somalia have tendered an offer for Citigroup!
As reported by those cads at the Globe & Mail (via Bloomberg)..
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The pirates would buy Citigroup with new debt and their existing cash stockpiles, earned most recently from hijacking numerous ships, including most recently a $200 million Saudi Arabian oil tanker. The Somali pirates are offering up to $0.10 per share for Citigroup, pirate spokesman Sugule Ali said earlier today. The negotiations have entered the final stage, Ali said.
"You may not like our price, but we are not in the business of paying for things. Be happy we are in the mood to offer the shareholders anything," said Ali.
Gird up yer loins and pass 'round the rum.. 'Tis a good day to be a pirate in the modern world. You, cabin boy! Get my broker on the line! I need t'get some of this fine booty while the price is right!