What was Bain Capital's proposed offer for Craneware?

Bain Capital proposed a takeover offer of £26.50 per share, valuing Craneware at approximately £939.4 million ($1.27 billion).

How did Craneware's shares react to the news?

Craneware's shares were up marginally at £20.10 at 0723 GMT following the announcement of the rejected takeover proposal.

What was Craneware's market capitalization at the time?

Craneware had a market capitalization of about £710 million according to LSEG data.

What premium did Bain Capital's proposal represent?

The proposed bid represented a 29.3% premium over Craneware’s closing share price on May 15, the day before Bain Capital disclosed its interest.

Did Bain Capital decide to pursue the offer after Craneware's rejection?

Bain Capital separately stated that it would not make an offer for Craneware after the rejection of its proposal.

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UK's Craneware rejects Bain Capital's $1.3 billion takeover proposal

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Posted on June 11, 2025

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Last updated: January 23, 2026

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UK's Craneware rejects Bain Capital's $1.3 billion takeover proposal

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