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Deals·October 21, 2026 at 6:47 AM EDT·1 source

National Express owner in talks over £282mn take-private deal

Deals

What happened

  • Mobico has received a 46p-per-share offer from Spanish company Autobuses de Leon.
  • The offer values the proposed take-private deal at £282mn.
  • The companies are in talks over the transaction.
Offer price
46p per share
Deal value
£282mn

Why it matters

The discussions could lead to a take-private transaction involving Mobico and provide a potential acquisition opportunity for corporate-finance, M&A and private-equity professionals.

What to watch. Whether talks result in a formal take-private agreement.

Deal terms

take private
Autobuses de Leon → Mobico
Value
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Sources (1)

  1. Financial TimesOct 21
    National Express owner in talks over £282mn take-private deal
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