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Does BAT offer show UK on the prowl? Not so fast, say bankers

News Analysis: Think the $47 billion mega deal means UK dealmaking is back with a bang? Extinguish those hopes

Does BAT offer show UK on the prowl? Not so fast, say bankers
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Thought that British American Tobacco’s $47 billion takeover offer for the remaining part of Reynolds American meant UK dealmaking is back with a bang? Extinguish those hopes.

BAT on October 21 offered $47 billion for the roughly 58% of Reynolds American that it doesn't already own, and said it is offering cash and BAT stock worth $56.50 a share for the remaining stake.

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