G4S rumoured to be private equity target
G4S [LON:GFS], the UK-based security and services group, is rumoured to be a potential takeover target for a private equity firm, according to gossip mentioned in a Daily Express market report.
The chatter suggests a predator from the private-equity sector is currently scrutinising G4S with a view to making a bid approach, the report said.
London-listed G4S has a market capitalisation of GBP 3.39bn (USD 5.05bn).
Daily Express