COMPUTER ASSOCIATES <CA> STARTS BPI <BPII> BID
Computer Associates International Inc
said it has started its previously-announced 1.92 dlr per share
tender offer for all shares of BPI Systems Inc.
    In a newspaper advertisement, the company said the offer,
which has been approved by the BPI board and is to be followed
by a merger at the same price, is conditioned on receipt of at
least 1,813,742 shares.  The offer and withdrawal rights expire
May 15 unless extended.
    In addition to shares sought in the tender, shareholders of
BPI owning 1,951,720 shares or 34.6 pct have agreed to sell
their shares to Computer Associates for the tender price.
 Reuter
