"Takeover talks for Dawson International, Britain's oldest cashmere company, which were revealed in August, appear to be in doubt after recent profit warnings. Ningxia Zhongyin Cashmere, Dawson's Chinese supplier, said yesterday that it had yet to begin due diligence and that “there is still considerable uncertainty on this issue”"
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