the timing is right for an end of year purchase which will have significant tax benefits as well as a great way to reduce profits on paper with this Capitol cost expenditure.

For a huge company like Teck would the Tax benefits be greater by spending on a buyout at the end of the year or early next year? Or would their quarterly reporting of income nullify the benefit of both scenarios?? I'm not a tax expert. But if somebody could clarify the tax implications....