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Czech Billionaire's £3.75bn Bid for Royal Mail Faces Scrutiny

Daniel Kretinsky's offer includes commitments on UK operations and employment; union and government responses remain pivotal.

  • More than 100,000 Royal Mail staff are being asked to sell their shares to Kretinsky's EP Group.
  • The bid includes maintaining Royal Mail's UK headquarters, tax base, and employment agreements.
  • Kretinsky needs approval from 75% of shareholders, with major asset managers holding significant stakes.
  • The deal is subject to national security review and potential government intervention.
  • Advisers on the deal stand to earn over £130m in fees.
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