Midas (MDS $8.16 +1.58) announced that its strategic and financial alternatives may include, but are not limited to, a possible sale, merger or other business combination.
As part of its strategic review, the company will conduct an appraisal of its real estate portfolio of 208 properties which are occupied by company-operated Midas shops or leased to Midas franchisees. The properties were last appraised in late 2002.






