Apax partners??14 Mar 2012 12:21
Amid the flurry of reheated bid speculation was the return of the old favourite that Marks & Spencer was being eyed up by a number of private equity firms, which helped the retailer finish 12p better off at 313.8p.
Apax Partners was the name once again being linked with the high street institution, with a potential price being discussed of about 450p a share, and the vague chatter said a number of others were also considering a move.