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Tarmac Shares Surge Amid Speculation of £1.8 Billion Merger

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Speculation over a £1.8 billion merger between Midland giants Tarmac and Aggregate Industries has sent Tarmac shares soaring, with rumors of a deal expected to be announced later this week. The talks have been ongoing since October, and advisers are said to be finalizing the agreement, which would create one of Britain's largest companies in the building sector. The merger would combine the resources of the two companies, creating a quarrying company capable of rivaling established leaders such as Hanson and RMC.

Key Takeaways:

  • Tarmac shares rose 5p to 115p on speculation of a £1.8 billion merger with Aggregate Industries.
  • The talks between the two companies have been ongoing since October, with advisers finalizing the agreement.
  • The merger would create one of Britain's largest companies in the building sector, with a combined value of £1.8 billion.
  • Tarmac is the bigger of the two companies, valued at £1.1 billion, while Aggregate Industries is worth £853 million.
  • The deal is expected to be announced later this week, with talks centered on the future of Tarmac's construction arm.
  • Analysts predict substantial job losses if construction activities and other parts of the empire are sold, potentially halving the organization.
  • Tarmac currently employs around 25,000 people, but a sale of its construction activities could lead to a significant reduction in workforce.
  • Aggregate Industries was formed last year through the merger of Camas and Bardon, and its operations are split between the US and Britain.

Statistics:

  • Tarmac shares rose 5p to 115p.
  • Aggregate Industries rose slightly to 71p.
  • Tarmac is valued at £1.1 billion.
  • Aggregate Industries is worth £853 million.
  • The merger is expected to create a combined value of £1.8 billion.
  • Tarmac employs around 25,000 people.
  • The construction activities of Tarmac could lead to substantial job losses if sold.

Sources:

  • "Shares in Midland giant Tarmac continued their upward spiral today" - *unspecified news article*
  • "Aggregate, based in Markfield, Leicestershire, confirmed it was in talks over a reverse takeover of Tarmac in October" - *unspecified news article*
  • "Tarmac is the bigger of the two companies, currently valued at pounds 1.1 billion, while Aggregate is worth pounds 853 million" - *unspecified news article*
  • "Aggregate Industries was formed last year through the merger of Camas and Bardon" - *Aggregate Industries press release*
  • "It is understood that an announcement of a deal, which would create one of Britain's largest companies in the building sector, is likely by Thursday" - *unspecified news article*

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