Vesuvius assessing £1.37 billion bid from RHI Magnesita; shares jump
Vesuvius said on Tuesday it is assessing a £1.37 billion ($1.81 billion) cash-and-stock bid from RHI Magnesita N.V, valuing the company at 551 pence per share. The proposal is a 47% premium to Vesuvius’ Monday closing price, and Vesuvius said the latest bid received support from Cevian Capital, its largest shareholder.