Unilever offer succeeds

Unilever Ireland has declared its offer for the outstanding shares in Lyons Irish Holdings unconditional

Unilever Ireland has declared its offer for the outstanding shares in Lyons Irish Holdings unconditional. It will remain open for acceptances until January 29th. Unilever has received sufficient acceptances to acquire compulsorily the outstanding shares but the final offer date has been extended to allow more shareholders to accept. "This will ensure that they receive their consideration without delay", Unilever said. Acceptances have been received from 90.7 per cent of the numbers and 76.1 per cent of shareholders.