IN BRIEF: DWS fund has 28% acceptances for Stagecoach takeover offer

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Stagecoach Group PLC - Perth, Scotland-based transport provider - Pan-European Infrastructure III SCSp, an infrastructure fund managed by DWS Infrastructure, says it has acceptances for its takeover offer representing 27.5% of Stagecoach shares. Of these, shares it has purchased represent a 17% stake, while offer acceptances from other shareholders represent a 10.5% stake. Last month, the Stagecoach board accepted DWS's £594.9 million cash offer, switching its support from an all-share merger with UK peer National Express Group PLC. The DWS offer of 105 pence per Stagecoach share remains open until May 21. It has a 75% acceptance condition, though this could be lowered.

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