Liontrust's failed GAM bid raises questions over 'management'

The deal was described as 'a bit embarrassing for Liontrust'

Elliot Gulliver-Needham
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Liontrust's failed attempt to buy GAM has raised questions over the credibility of its management team, as analysts are split over whether it can fully recover from the unsuccessful bid.

Liontrust's offer received the support of only 33.45% of GAM shareholders, just over half of the required 66.6%. Fairview Investing director Ben Yearsley described the failed deal as "a bit embarrassing for Liontrust...

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