Hostile bid

Premium Content

01 May 2008

Swedish technology group Hexagon has launched a hostile CHF 441 (€ 283) per share takeover bid for Leica Geosystems.

Leica's Board said it objected to the unsolicited nature of the bid and that it undervalued the company. Hexagon's offer, which includes a +21.23% premium over Leica's highest opening share price in the previous 30 days, is valid until 5 August 2005.

Beyond the prototype: How simulation can reduce equipment lifecycle costs
Connecting design, testing and service can help manufacturers improve machine performance and reduce repeated engineering work
The right tire for the right application
When the demands of a jobsite dictate tire selection, field knowledge and data are key to optimising fleet performance