South Africa: Ireland’s CRH has submitted a formal expression of interest to PPC towards making a cash offer for a controlling stake in the South African cement producer. The board of PPC has given CRH until the week commencing 20 November 2017 to conduct due diligence and make a firm offer. PPC said that it is still considering an offer from Fairfax Financial Holdings with the aid of Investec. It is also in discussion with LafargeHolcim about a potential deal.
CRH expresses formal interest in bidding for PPC
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