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Liontrust’s bid for GAM fails

Liontrust’s failure to secure shareholder backing means GAM will now enter into discussions with activist shareholder group NewGAMe

Liontrust CEO John Ions said the firm made 'a full and fair offer for GAM'
Liontrust CEO John Ions said the firm made 'a full and fair offer for GAM'

Liontrust's £96m bid for GAM has bust after failing to gain enough support from shareholders.

Only 33.45% of GAM shares were tendered in support of the deal — falling short of the 66.6% needed for it to proceed — according to preliminary results of a tender offer published on 24 August.

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