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Australia's Seven Group Offers $1.2 Billion for Full Control of Boral

Seven Group Holdings, an Australian conglomerate, has proposed a $1.2 billion takeover bid for full control of Boral, a leading construction materials and building products company.

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In a significant development for the Australian construction industry, Seven Group Holdings has made a $1.2 billion takeover offer for full control of Boral, a prominent construction materials and building products company.

This move aims to consolidate Seven Group's position in the sector and expand its portfolio1.Boral, with a market capitalization of around $3.5 billion, has been a target of Seven Group's interest for some time.

The proposed acquisition would give Seven Group full control over Boral's operations, which include cement, aggregates, asphalt, and construction materials.

Seven Group Holdings, a conglomerate with interests in mining, construction, and industrial services, believes that the acquisition of Boral would create synergies and enhance its position in the construction materials market1.

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