Today's I.D.S. letter, in layman's terms please.

[BenacreNick]

Today's IDS letter to all "share-holders", is this just a notice of intent to attempt a possible takeover ?
(I think 1 offer has already been rejected).

Could someone explain in simple layman's terms, if I have misunderstood the contents of the letter.

Much appreciated.

[qwerty2]

Think even the government won’t let a full takeover by a foreign company

[richietns]

Think even the government won’t let a full takeover by a foreign company

I thought our water and energy companies were foreign.

[qwerty2]

Think even the government won’t let a full takeover by a foreign company

I thought our water and energy companies were foreign.

https://www.msn.com/en-gb/money/other/h ... r-AA1ngnvx

[richietns]

They could still sell it to a foreign company but it would be properly regulated..like its regulated now,unfortunately money talks.

[barcajr]

With all the talk of a takeover what will it mean for the value of the shares

[N|M]

With all the talk of a takeover what will it mean for the value of the shares

Normally a take over results in shares going up in price, a failed takeover share price drops alot (due to all the gamblers at the stock exchange)

[ConeHater]

Today's IDS letter to all "share-holders", is this just a notice of intent to attempt a possible takeover ?
(I think 1 offer has already been rejected).

Could someone explain in simple layman's terms, if I have misunderstood the contents of the letter.

Much appreciated.

Anyone going to attempt answering the original query ? Usually have a few relevant comments before launching off with tangents.

[richietns]

Today's IDS letter to all "share-holders", is this just a notice of intent to attempt a possible takeover ?
(I think 1 offer has already been rejected).

Could someone explain in simple layman's terms, if I have misunderstood the contents of the letter.

Much appreciated.

Anyone going to attempt answering the original query ? Usually have a few relevant comments before launching off with tangents.

The questions muddled.

[milly]

Think even the government won’t let a full takeover by a foreign company

More than 50% of the company is already owned by foreign entities.

[Mr Rush]

Think even the government won’t let a full takeover by a foreign company

You're thinking of other governments. Over here we lead the way in flogging off national assets to other countries' state enterprises.