Solar Industries bids R21.8bn for Omnia at R134.50 a share
Moneyweb reports that Solar Industries India has agreed to acquire Omnia Holdings for R21,8 billion, offering R134,50 a share. Omnia's earnings rose 21% in the year to March.

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Moneyweb reports that Solar Industries India has agreed to acquire Omnia Holdings for R21,8 billion, offering R134,50 a share. Omnia's earnings rose 21% in the year to March.