25 Aug 2009

Offer made for Taylors Group

3:41 pm on 25 August 2009

A takeover offer has been made for the laundry-service operator, Taylors Group.

The Australian-based Spotless Group, which has a 66% stake in Taylors, is offering $2.08 per share for the remaining shares.

That is a 4% premium on Taylor's closing price on Monday.

Shareholders will also get a 7 cent dividend payout if they accept.

Spotless says it is an attractive offer for investors in a company where trading is low.

The bid needs the support of 90% of shareholders. Taylors is urging shareholders not to sell, until the offer has been scrutinised.