Summary
SHARES in retail group Kingfisher got off to a flying start on the back of rumours of renewed bid interest in the B& Q owner. The most likely suitor, traders chirruped, was Home Depot, its US rival.
It is not the first time Home Depot's name has been linked with Kingfisher. As far back as 2000 there was talk of an offer winging its way across the Atlantic.See the full content of this document
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Kingfisher Flies On Bid Rumours ; Market Report
Then, in January 2003, when Gerry Murphy was appointed chief executive, it was widely believed one of his first tasks would be to sell the company to Home Depot in an agreed deal. That did not happen.
Somewhat ironica...See the full content of this document
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