Via Roy Russo's heads up: Oracle, in letter to BEA Systems' board, offers cash at a 25% premium; says it seeks friendly acquisition. From TSS via CNN: "We believe our all cash offer provides the best value for BEA's shareholders and the best home for BEA's employees and customers," said a statement from Oracle President Charles Phillips. "This proposal is the culmination of repeated conversations with BEA's mana Via Roy Russo’s heads up:Oracle, in letter to BEA Systems’ board, offers cash at a 25% premium; says it seeks friendly acquisition.From TSS via CNN: “We believe our all cash offer provides the best value for BEA’s shareholders and the best home for BEA’s employees and customers,” said a statement from Oracle President Charles Phillips. “This proposal is the culmination of repeated conversations with BEA’s management over the last several years. We look forward to completing a friendly transaction as soon as possible.” Open Source