UK - Apax in move for gardening chain Dobbies
It is believed that Apax is behind a takeover offer for Scottish gardening chain Dobbies. Apax's interest comes as a surprise: West Coast Capital owns a 10%+ stake in AIM-listed Dobbies and had been expected to try to acquire it alongside Bank of Scotland Corporate and Baugur.
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