Alchemy and BMW break off talks

Friday 28 April 2000 at 16:00

In a dramatic turnaround, Alchemy Partners, the venture capitalist which was due to buy Rover Cars from BMW, has said its decision to break off talks with the German car manufacturer is 'final'.

A spokesperson for Alchemy said: 'Alchemy Partners and BMW have ceased negotiations as they were unable to agree upon certain contractual matters, some of which arose yesterday.'