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Bears say: "The probability is that the end game for Lawson is acquisition, and that it will be acquired by private equity folks," said Mark Schappel, an analyst at the Benchmark Co. in New York.
Bulls say: "While I couldn't rule out Lawson being acquired, management has been executing its strategy fairly well, particularly considering the recession," said Steve Koenig, an analyst with Longbow Research in Independence, Ohio.
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