PRESS DIGEST- Financial Times - Nov. 17

Headlines G4S steps up defence against takeover with praise for cash business https://on.ft.com/35GTp6V Hollywood set to take control of Wrexham football club https://on.ft.com/35Cn5ll Spanish bank BBVA in merger talks with smaller rival Sabadell https://on.ft.com/2UvpyaY Overview Security group G4S Plc sought to shore up its defence against hostile takeover bid from smaller rival GardaWorld, arguing its cash management business was comparable in value to a financial technology company.

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G4S steps up defence against takeover with praise for cash business https://on.ft.com/35GTp6V Hollywood set to take control of Wrexham football club https://on.ft.com/35Cn5ll

Spanish bank BBVA in merger talks with smaller rival Sabadell https://on.ft.com/2UvpyaY Overview

Security group G4S Plc sought to shore up its defence against hostile takeover bid from smaller rival GardaWorld, arguing its cash management business was comparable in value to a financial technology company. Hollywood actors Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney have won approval from supporters to buy the oldest football club in Wales Wrexham AFC.

BBVA is in merger talks with its smaller domestic rival Sabadell as consolidation in the Spanish banking sector steps up a gear. (Compiled by Bengaluru newsroom)