Is Liontrust a target for M&A? Stock upgraded to ‘buy’ in wake of GAM offer collapse
Peel Hunt analysts said further deals could be possible with Liontrust as ‘predator or target’
Peel Hunt analysts said further deals could be possible with Liontrust as ‘predator or target’
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34% of GAM shares were tendered into the offer
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Investor group NewGAMe has raised a complaint to the Swiss Takeover Board
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Rock suggested the asset manager issue a £22m convertible bond
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Orbis Global Balanced also among the seven new ratings
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Rising interest rates, widening discounts and fixed income inflows have bruised assets
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The meeting was planned to give shareholders a vote on proposals made by Rock Investment
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Royal London and Abrdn money market funds among the most bought
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Board ‘determined’ to go forward as planned despite Liontrust offer period extension
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FCA has granted approval for the proposed takeover
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CEO John Ions criticised the investor group’s proposal, accusing them of being ‘long on rhetoric’ but ‘short on detail’
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The offer period was due to end on 25 July but was twice extended
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