Haulier Eddie Stobart gets takeover interest from former group boss

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By Reuters

Published on 18/09/2019 - 13:04•Updated 25/04/2024 - 02:23

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(Reuters) - Eddie Stobart Logistics Plc <ESLE.L> said on Wednesday it had received a "highly preliminary" expression of interest from TVFC Ltd, a company controlled by Stobart Group's <STOB.L> former boss Andrew Tinkler.

Earlier this month, Eddie Stobart said that its third largest shareholder, DBAY Advisors Limited, had expressed a similar interest in taking over the company.