Shares in ABP surged 3% to close at 717p, but analysts said that new tax rules for property companies in the UK and the possibility of a contested bid could push an offer price closer to 980p valuing the company at more than £3bn (US$5.3bn).
Some fear the purpose of takeover bid is to strip the UK ports of infrastructure. However, this opinion is not shared by all.
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