Brooks Macdonald approached controlling shareholder of 7IM for attempted takeover bid - reports

Offer rejected by £20bn firm

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Brooks Macdonald approached 7IM controlling shareholder Caledonia Investments about a takeover deal at the end of last year, according to reports.

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