FirstCash Amasses Support from 17% of Ramsdens Shareholders for Planned Takeover

MT Newswires · 3d ago
03:15 AM EDT, 07/22/2026 (MT Newswires) -- International pawnbroking operator FirstCash secured irrevocable undertakings from 17.25% of Ramsdens Holdings' (RFX.L) shareholders to support its planned takeover of the financial services provider and retailer. Ramsdens directors are also backing the potential transaction, which will be implemented through a scheme of arrangement, according to a Wednesday filing. FirstCash, which launched the bid through its indirect wholly owned subsidiary Chess Bidco, is offering up to 6.84 pounds sterling for each Ramsdens share, including 6.75 pounds per Ramsdens Share in cash and up to 0.09 pound per share as dividends.