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Dont rule out a bigger boy coming in now .
(ShareCast News) - Shire has received a takeover approach from Japan's Takeda Pharmaceutical, according to reports on Thursday. The Japanese company, which has a smaller market value than its British rival, made an "indicative takeover proposal" at close to $46.50 pounds a share, Reuters reported, citing two sources. Takeda said in March that it was considering a bid for Dublin-headquartered Shire.
True or not...whoever started the rumour could have made a killing - now down to low �39s, absolutely no idea where it go Les next, but glad I didn�t short at �37.50 though! :-) Just can�t get my head round how they can offer such a value, massively higher value than the whole of their company! Until I see it I can�t believe it. Scfc
scfc, like you, I don't really believe it as it just doesn't stack. �40 seemed a stretch for Takeda but �46.50???
Just hit �40
Amazing if true
Latest rumour is offer around �46.50, cash & equity. Don't shoot the messenger.
Morning. I would be very surprised if Takeda can now afford this based on the current SP, especially if a decent premium on top would be sought by the BOD and major shareholders. I�m equally surprised at this rise today - is it based on pure speculation of a Takeda bid alone? - I can�t see it personally - or does the market know something else, let�s see. Only a few days to find out. ATB, Scfc
Was about to do a small day trade when price started leaping around and hit 38.90 ish. Something is up. Bouncing around 38 -39.
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Very true! If this calm tips sp over 40 i might sell and move on
Not a lot to talk about today. Calm before the storm.
So silent boys n gals? Stock is up a percent or so, and the sunshine is a cherry on the cake today :-)) dont make me think you are all shorters :-/
Possibly, I felt uncomfortably long heavy again hence taken a small short hedge. I�m. Thinking of evening at �40ish should i sp get there soonish.
�38.14 closing price after conversion should be an interesting day tomorrow!
Yep, in the short-term I would also prefer to be short than long at an SP of £37.50+ esp based on what we actually know...but in this offer period it is quite easy to make a large amount or equally get one’s fingers burned! ATB, Scfc
thx Scfc Feels like a green open tomorrow:-)
£37.54, bit of a sell off but not significant. Scfc
Closing price pls someone Thx
I�ll be taking little short before deys end. How much could it be wrong we will find out soon enough. Viva Texas, viva rodeo
Well, £37.78...a trap for all those getting carried away on the afternoon surge or a genuine (M&A) reason for the big rise today? My guess is the former... ATB, Scfc
Looking at the candlesticks it is apparent there is a lot of guesswork going on.
I absolutely agree that this is likely to be speculation driven rather than fact/“leaked info”...but the old adage buy on the rumour sell on the fact I guess. You pays your money but personally I’d be certainly be cashing in at c£37.50+ today as a day trader. ATB, Scfc
But like you and i said earlier. This small gain may be due to the likelihood of a new bidder emerging
That is a good question Scfc. Takeda will struggle to line up the funds to buy Shp. Huge share issue and mega borrowing may be