Bpost believed to be preparing new takeover offer for PostNL - report (translated)
Bpost is preparing a new offer to take over PostNL, reported the Belgian daily De Tijd based on talks with analysts. The Dutch government rejected Bpost's previous offer. According to the report, a new offer might be expected this week.
Bpost could increase its offer to EUR 6.10 per share. The previous offer was of EUR 5.65 per share; EUR 2.5bn in total.
The largest hurdle, however, is the 40% share the Belgian government would keep in the merged entity.