Debenhams gets buyout offer, leading to talk of more bids
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Debenhams PLC has received a takeover bid from Permira, a private equity company. The bid, which could start a bidding war for Debenhams, stands at 1.54 billion pounds (2.15 billion euros).
Publication Name: Wall Street Journal. Europe
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0921-9986
Year: 2003
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Selfridges weighs a 795.9 million euros bid by Weston
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Billionaire Galen Weston has made an acquisition bid of 795.9 million euros for Selfridges PLC. The company's board is holding a meeting to discuss the deal.
Publication Name: Wall Street Journal. Europe
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0921-9986
Year: 2003
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Analysts welcome decision by Kingfisher, if not details
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Kingfisher PLC is planning to spin off its Woolworths and Superdrug operations. The two businesses will be spun off into a separately-listed firm.
Publication Name: Wall Street Journal. Europe
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0921-9986
Year: 2001
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