Britain’s bargain takeover market
Surge in foreign acquisition values reflects quality of assets, but at discount valuations
Surge in foreign acquisition values reflects quality of assets, but at discount valuations

Year saw 74% rise in takeovers of British groups by overseas bidders, data shows

Entrepreneurs are more optimistic than the headlines about the UK’s economic potential

Brits seem to be using the rally as yet another opportunity to sell

We continue to put too many obstacles in the way of businesses that want to take risks and make things happen

Countries and companies will need to compete for funds to meet their spending plans

But it relies on a host of rosy assumptions going in investors’ favour