Final Connells-Countrywide takeover vote slated for 15th Feb
Countrywide will hold a Special AGM next month to vote on the proposed Connells takeover. If approved, Countrywide will de-list from the London Stock Exchange on 17th February, and the takeover is likely to complete by the end of March.
Connells confirms £82m Countrywide takeover bid
"Countrywide needs new ownership, not yet another speculative scheme that is based on hope rather than experience," says Connells boss David Lindsey, as his firm completes due diligence and confirms its…
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Massive estate agency group takeover "unanimously rejected" by Countrywide, as another private equity deal is proposed.
Connells ups Countrywide takeover bid by 30% as Alchemy confirms its revised offer
Connells says its new £112m offer is "significantly superior" to Alchemy's revised proposal - but Alchemy warns that "the potential for branch closures and job losses is significant" if Connells has…
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