Friday, April 20, 2007

Shoprite's share rise casts doubt on bid

(Reuters) - Shares of private equity target Shoprite have risen 14.5 percent above the 28 rand-a-share bid by a consortium led by Brait Private Equity, fuelling doubts about whether the deal will go through.

Investors are now awaiting a higher offer or the collapse of the bid for Africa's largest grocer. Earlier this month, Shoprite said it would release a revised circular with the updated offer details to shareholders.


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