Peppa Pig-owner Entertainment One's shares rose more than 30% to a record h...
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Under the deal, Entertainment One’s shareholders will receive 560 pence per share, representing a premium of 26.4% to Thursday’s close. Entertainment One’s shares rose to as much as 579 pence on Friday. The buyout offer comes months after eOne denied reports that award-winning producer Mark Gordon would leave the company and said he will continue to develop and produce content for the company following a multi-year production deal.
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