Prices had soared when DeGroote said he would try to find a buyer for all shares of the Burlington company, then fell sharply when he admitted failure(...)

Original Toronto Star caption: Prices had soared when DeGroote said he would try to find a buyer for all shares of the Burlington company, then fell sharply when he admitted failure and took $499 million for his own shares. DeGroote, 55, wanted to put his estate in order and ensure the company would continue growing eben of he were run over by a truck. He drew applause yesterday when he noted he's still running the company. John Jack of Scarborough said he was a bit disappointed that all shareholders did not do as well as DeGroote, who sold for $20.19 a share, or his son who sold for $21 before the [Incomplete]