Private equity specialist eyes 29.9% stake
Private equity firm Pamplona Capital Management has confirmed its desire to acquire a stake in Lloyd's insurer Chaucer.
Pamplona this morning declared its interest in acquiring up to 29.9% of the issued share capital of Chaucer Holdings by means of a partial cash offer.
Board of Chaucer said in a statement that it would begin discussions with Pamplona and its advisers in order to see whether an offer capable of recommendation by the Board was forthcoming. It added: "There can be no certainty that an offer will be made. A further announcement will be made when a conclusion to these discussions has been reached."
There has been speculation in recent months that Chaucer would be acquired. Mergers talks with Novae broke down earlier this year.
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