GlobalData extends ICG bid deadline, ends takeover talks with KKR
May 28 (Reuters) - Britain's GlobalData (DATA.L), opens new tab on Wednesday extended the deadline to June 11 for private equity firm ICG (ICGIN.L), opens new tab to make a firm takeover offer, while ending talks with KKR (KKR.N), opens new tab 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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