• Bluefin Bidco agreed to buy Irish Continental Group for EUR 8 per share in cash, valuing the equity at about EUR 1.2 billion.
• Scheme document has been published and dispatched, setting out the next steps and timetable for the acquisition.
• Shareholder meetings are scheduled for Aug. 28, 2026, with a High Court hearing expected in October 2026.
• Completion is targeted for Q4 2026; cash consideration is expected to be paid within 14 days of the effective date.

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