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G4S Abandons Takeover Of ISS

The security and services group has terminated its £5.2bn takeover of cleaning and catering firm ISS following opposition from investors. In a statement the company said: “The board has listened carefully to concerns raised by shareholders regarding the acquisition and has concluded that in the circumstances it is inappropriate to proceed”.

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