Chesapeake seen as potential takeover target

Target: some see Aubrey McClendon's departure as a sign the company is for sale

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Luke Johnson

 30 January 2013 18:53 GMT

Speculation over Chesapeake Energy as a potential takeover target came quick on the heels of the gas giant's startling announcement on Tuesday that co-founder and chief executive Aubrey McClendon would be retiring.

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