REA's Improved Terms For Rightmove

Sep 23, 2024

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Rightmove PLC (RMV LN), UK's largest real estate portal, has twice rejected REA Group Ltd (REA AU) cash/scrip non-binding Offers this month.
REA has upped terms to 341 pence + 0.0422 new REA shares per Rightmove share, or 770p/share, a 39% premium. If completed, Rightmove's shareholders would own ~20.1% of the MergeCo.
Thrice rejected? I think Rightmove should engage. REA also has until the 30th September to make a formal Offer. Or walk away.

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