Firm intentionIndustrials1 September 2026

Vulcan Alpha Bidco Limited to acquire Bodycote plc

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Deal facts

Buyer
Vulcan Alpha Bidco Limited
Target
Bodycote plc
Deal value
GBP 1,640,000,000
Announced
1 September 2026
Status
Firm intention
Sector
Industrials
Country
United Kingdom
Consideration
cash
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  1. Firm intention

    Recommended Cash Acquisition of Bodycote plc

    FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 1 September 2026 RECOMMENDED CASH ACQUISITION of Bodycote plc by Vulcan Alpha Bidco Limited (a newly formed company indirectly wholly owned by funds and investment vehicles managed or controlled by Veritas Capital Fund Management, L.L.C. ("Veritas"))   to be implemented by means of a scheme of arrangement under Part 26 of the Companies Act 2006

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