The British laundry giant Berendsen accepted a takeover bid of Elis after refusing two prior bids of the French rival. At first, there seemed to be no basis for further negotiations, but with the increased bid of £ 2.2 billion, an agreement has now been reached.
The new offer would value Berendsen at £ 12.50 per share, excluding an interim dividend, at a premium of £ 0.45, compared to previous proposals of £ 11.00 and £ 11.73 per share at the end of April and the end of May, respectively.
According to Elis, the deal will create a strong pan-European leader in textile, hygiene and facility services.
