United KingdomMitie, a UK-based facilities management company, has agreed to a £3.1 billion takeover by its private-equity owned competitor OCS Group. This marks the end of Mitie's nearly 40-year presence on the London stock market and makes it the latest major company to be acquired this year. The deal involves a cash offer of 221.6p per share, representing a 46.8% premium over the previous day's closing price. The acquisition is expected to be completed in early 2027. The move comes amid broader trends of corporate takeovers on the London stock market, with several other companies having reached similar agreements this year. Additionally, the government has signaled a shift away from outsourcing, with officials stating that the 'age of outsourcing is over' and planning significant insourcing efforts. Earlier this month, Mitie faced internal scrutiny over alleged racial and religious discrimination within its operations.
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