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  • West Ham: Daniel Kretinsky named joint-chair and set to increase stake

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    Royal Mail owner Daniel Kretinsky has become joint-chair of West Ham United after reportedly agreeing a deal to increase his stake in the Premier League club. The Czech, whose EP Group completed a £3.6bn takeover of Royal Mail owner IDS last year, is expected to up his shareholding in West Ham to more than 40 [...]

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  • ‘Czech Sphinx’ Royal Mail takeover signed off by government and unions

    Business

    The takeover of Royal Mail parent company International Distribution Services has been signed off by the government and unions, as EP Group is now set to officially gain control of the firm. The £3.6bn takeover by ‘the Czech Sphinx’, billionaire Daniel Kretinsky, was approved by shareholders in September, and was waiting on approval from the [...]

    Royal Mail delivery van outside a postal depot, representing the £21m fine by Ofcom for late mail deliveries.
  • Kretinsky mulls giving Royal Mail staff a stake as part of £3.6bn deal

    Royal Mail

    The Czech billionaire that is looking to buy Royal Mail is weighing up giving staff a stake in the business if his offer is accepted.

    Royal Mail delivery van outside a postal depot, representing the £21m fine by Ofcom for late mail deliveries.
  • Royal Mail: Has privatisation delivered success for crown jewel as £3.5bn takeover looms?

    June 2, 2024

    A decade after it was privatised, Royal Mail is poised for another major shake up - but how has it fared since its last sale?

  • The City’s betting the Royal Mail bid gets lost in the post. But will it?

    May 29, 2024

    While it is true the Royal Mail deal may face some regulatory resistance, the alternative situation may be worse for the next government.

  • Auditor delay forces Royal Mail owner IDS to postpone annual results

    May 23, 2024

    Royal Mail owner IDS remains in an offer period following an announcement last week about the potential takeover swoop by EP Group.

  • ‘Czech Sphinx’ West Ham director makes bid for Royal Mail owner IDS

    April 17, 2024

    EP Corporate Group submitted a proposal to IDS's board last week, seeking to purchase all outstanding shares.

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