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PEARLS OF WISDOM

   

BID PREMIA

 

Premium one day before offer  

%

Premium one month before offer   

            %

Number of deals

 

 

 

 

1988

26

38

 

1989

29

36

 

1990

29

32

 

1991

33

44

 

1992

39

46

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1993

31

34

36

1994

36

36

 

1995

31

36

 

1996

27

31

69

1997

35

38

 

1998

44

44

  

1999

43

50

187

2000

42

47

147

2001

 

 

 

2002

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Source: Acquisitions Monthly

 

 

 

Premiums are calculated from the final offer price divided by the target share price one day and one month before the offer (or bid talks) was announced.

Notes:

  1. UK bidders pay lower than overseas bidders, normally 10% lower.

  2.  AIM quoted premiums, lag fully listed counterparts.

  3.  Contested deals produce higher premiums than agreed deals, normally 10% higher.

  4.  Discounts usually for companies in distress from poor trading, high gearing and cashflow problems.