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(Sharecast News) - Supermarket chain Morrisons has agreed to an increased £6.7bn takeover offer from a consortium led by SoftBank-backed Fortress...


TOP NEWS: Morrisons backs sweetened bid as Fortress eyes beating CD&R


* Morrisons recommends Fortress' 272p/shr offer* Wants rival suitor CD&R to be given more time to respond* Investor meeting to vote on Fortress offer ...


* Fortress raises offer to 272p/shr* Hopes raised bid will ward off rival suitor* Morrisons board unanimously recommends offer* CD&R has until Aug. 9 ...


(Adds detail)LONDON, Aug 6 (Reuters) - British supermarket group Morrisons has agreed to a raised takeover offer worth 6.7 billion pounds ($9.3 bill...