RE: What we now know16 May 2024 13:35
Plenty of money going about……..
Aberdeen company Wood (WG.L) has rejected a second, improved takeover bid, worth nearly £1.5 billion from a Middle East suitor.
The latest cash offer from Lebanese company Dar Al-Handasah Consultants Shair and Partners, also known as Sidara, comes in at £2.12 per share.
This represents an increase of about 3% from an initial approach, worth £2.05 per share, at the end of April.
Wood’s shares closed 185.6p at Wednesday’s London market close, down 7.48%.
A statement from Wood said: “The board carefully considered the latest proposal, together with its financial advisers, and concluded that it continued to fundamentally undervalue Wood and its future prospects.
“Accordingly, the board unanimously rejected the latest proposal.”
Middle East suitor has until June 5 to make firm offer