Connells picks up Alchemy’s Countrywide stake
Alchemy Partners has offloaded its 2.73% stake in Countrywide to Connells, having previously pitched itself as a rival bidder for control of the business.
Countrywide rejects Connells’ £82m takeover bid
Massive estate agency group takeover "unanimously rejected" by Countrywide, as another private equity deal is proposed.
Long & Creffield quit Countrywide as shareholders reject Alchemy
More drama at Countrywide Plc. Peter Long has stepped down as Executive Chairman with immediate effect; Group Managing Director Paul Creffield has announced that he will retire next year;
Final Connells-Countrywide takeover vote slated for 15th Feb
Countrywide will hold a Special AGM next month to vote on the proposed Connells takeover.
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