Homebase takes Hampden

Homebase has received acceptances of its offer for Hampden Group in respect of more than 90 per cent of the company's shares

Homebase has received acceptances of its offer for Hampden Group in respect of more than 90 per cent of the company's shares. As a result, it will now compulsorily acquire all outstanding shares to which the offer relates. Hampden has applied to the London and Irish stock exchanges to have its listing cancelled from the close of business tomorrow.

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