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Foreign bidders woo UK companies with ‘bear hug’ takeover offers

Foreign bidders woo UK companies with ‘bear hug’ takeover offers
Financial Times Sunday 02 August 2026, 04:00 UTC 1 min read
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London-listed businesses face surge in unsolicited public offers that aim to pressure boards into acceptance

London-listed businesses face surge in unsolicited public offers that aim to pressure boards into acceptance [Image text:] LONDON STOCK EXCHANGE
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