# DCC rejects a GBP58.00-per-share cash takeover approach from a consortium.

*business · news · 2026-04-30 · MarketScreener*

## Key points

- DCC rejected a GBP58-per-share cash takeover approach from an Energy Capital Partners and KKR consortium.
- Unilever announced a EUR1.5 billion share buyback programme to be completed by July 6.
- Glencore's first-quarter Marketing performance could lead to full-year Ebit exceeding USD3.5 billion.
- Weir Group CEO Jon Stanton will step down August 1, replaced by Andrew Neilson, minerals division president.
- Edinburgh Worldwide Investment Trust expects Saba's board nominees’ approval and six current directors to depart.

**Companies:** Unilever, DCC, Glencore, United Utilities, Weir Group, Ceres Power, Delta Electronics, Centrica
**Countries:** Ireland, United Kingdom, India

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