Daisy Communications lists on AIM following £200m reverse takeover of Freedom4 Group

Daisy Communications is to become an AIM listed business following the £200m reverse takeover of Freedom4 Group. Daisy is being bought by Freedom4 Group for £81m. At the same time, Freedom4 is also acquiring another business, Vialtus, for £42m. Freedom4 is also proposing to raise £83m by way of a share placing. The takeover is conditional upon Freedom4 shareholder approval.

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