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Scheme proposedIndustrials30 June 2025

ACR BIDCO LIMITED to acquire DE LA RUE PLC

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ACR BIDCO LIMITED acquires DE LA RUE PLC

Deal facts

Buyer
ACR BIDCO LIMITED
Target
DE LA RUE PLC
Deal value
Not disclosed
Announced
30 June 2025
Status
Scheme proposed
Sector
Industrials
Country
United Kingdom
Consideration
cash

Sources

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What we know

ACR BIDCO LIMITED has agreed to acquire DE LA RUE PLC in a strategic acquisition. The transaction will be settled entirely in cash, though the specific financial value remains undisclosed. The target company is based in Great Britain and operates within the security printing sector. The deal was announced on 30 June 2025, marking a significant shift in the ownership structure of the listed entity.

The current status of the transaction is that a scheme of arrangement has been proposed. This legal process requires shareholder approval and regulatory clearance before the deal can proceed to completion. No completion date has been confirmed at this stage, pending the resolution of these necessary conditions. The parties are expected to continue their discussions to finalise the terms and secure the required authorisations for the acquisition to close.

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  1. Court sanction

    ACR BIDCO LIMITED to acquire DE LA RUE PLC

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