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Are takeovers good or bad for shareholders?

Given the uptick in takeover activity, we discuss the good, the bad and the ugly in stock market acquisitions.

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In this episode, on the back of a pick-up in takeover activity, we discuss the good, the bad and the ugly in stock market acquisitions.

Joining Kyle to discuss the topic is Ken Wotton, who manages various funds, including Strategic Equity Capital Ord (LSE:SEC) investment trust and funds for Gresham House. Wotton explains how he approaches takeover offers for the stocks he owns, and identifies key ingredients of a successful takeover for shareholders.

On The Money is an interactive investor (ii) podcast. For more investment news and ideas, visit https://www.ii.co.uk/stock-market-news.

Kyle Caldwell is funds and investment education editor at interactive investor.

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