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Posted on May 28, 2025
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Add as preferred source on GoogleGlobalData extends ICG bid deadline to June 11, ending KKR talks after no agreement. UK M&A activity is on the rise.
(Reuters) -Britain's GlobalData on Wednesday extended the deadline to June 11 for private equity firm ICG to make a firm takeover offer, while ending talks with KKR after failing to reach an agreement on terms.
GlobalData, headquartered in London, offers data analytics and consulting services across various sectors, including healthcare, aerospace and financial services. It has a market capitalisation of 1.52 billion pounds ($2.1 billion) as of May, according to LSEG data.
The data analytics and consulting company said in April it was in talks with funds managed by ICG and KKR for a possible cash offer, including an option for shareholders to elect for an unlisted equity alternative.
The deadline for both private equity funds to make a bid was May 28.
UK companies have seen a rise in M&A activity. A survey last November showed that private equity firms expect increased deal activity in the UK in 2025.
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(Reporting by Anandita Mehrotra in Bengaluru; Editing by Mrigank Dhaniwala and Janane Venkatraman)
GlobalData has extended the deadline for ICG to make a firm takeover offer to June 11.
GlobalData ended discussions with KKR after failing to reach an agreement regarding the takeover.
GlobalData offers data analytics and consulting services across various sectors, including healthcare, aerospace, and financial services.
The previous deadline for both private equity funds to make a bid was May 28.
There has been a rise in M&A activity among UK companies, with private equity firms expecting increased deal activity in the UK in 2025.
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