IN BRIEF: Capital & Regional, NewRiver shareholders endorse offer

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Capital & Regional PLC and NewRiver REIT PLC says in separate filings their respective shareholders have approved a proposed deal that will see NewRiver acquire Capital & Regional. The two companies held general meetings of their shareholders on Wednesday. In September, Capital & Regional accepted the offer from NewRiver, valuing Capital & Regional at £147 million. Capital & Regional and NewRiver say the proposed transaction is subject to sanctioning at the court hearing expected on December 6, with the deal becoming effective on December 10. Capital & Regional expects to delist from the Johannebsurg Stock Exchange on April 30, 2025.

Current Capital & Regional stock price in London: 64.65 pence, up 2.6% on Wednesday afternoon

12-month change: up 20%

Current Capital & Regional stock price in Johannesburg: R 14.18

12-month change: up 17%

Current NewRiver stock price in London: 78.10p, down 1.4%

12-month change: down 2.6%

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