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Legendary Guitar Maker Fender Files For IPO

from National Public Radio
March 9, 2012

Fender is looking to raise some $200 million. The California-based company wants to pay down debt, and get into new markets like India and China. Fender was founded in 1946.

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  • Morning Edition, March 9, 2012
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