The British cigarette giant GALLAHER has made a public bid for the remainder of the shares of the Austrian semi-public group AUSTRIA TABAK that it still does not have. The bid is at 85 euro a share. A few days ago, GALLAHER acquired 41.13% of the capital in AUSTRIA TABAK then held by the State, also for 85 euro a share. The operation is being driven by GALLAHER AUSTRIA GMBH, Austrian subsidiary of GALLAHER. It should close on 27 September. Total acquisition should amount to a little less...