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Billionaire Kretinsky secures regulatory approval for Royal Mail takeover bid

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Posted on April 3, 2025

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(Reuters) - Czech billionaire Daniel Kretinsky's takeover of Royal Mail-owner International Distribution Services has cleared all regulatory conditions, his company EP Group said on Thursday. The

Billionaire Kretinsky's Royal Mail Takeover Bid Approved

(Reuters) - Czech billionaire Daniel Kretinsky's takeover of Royal Mail-owner International Distribution Services has cleared all regulatory conditions, his company EP Group said on Thursday.

The offer may become or be declared unconditional by April 30.

The British government approved the 3.57-billion-pound ($4.58 billion) deal in December 2024, and it was expected to close in the first quarter of this year. However, EP Group had said in March that the deal could likely get delayed due to regulatory issues in Romania.

(Reporting by Yamini Kalia and Chandini Monnappa in Bengaluru; Editing by Janane Venkatraman)

Key Takeaways

  • Daniel Kretinsky's takeover of Royal Mail has regulatory approval.
  • The deal is valued at 3.57 billion pounds.
  • British government approved the deal in December 2024.
  • Regulatory issues in Romania caused potential delays.
  • The offer may be declared unconditional by April 30.

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The main topic is Daniel Kretinsky's takeover of Royal Mail and its regulatory approval.
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