Merger victory for Redwood
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Separately, Redwood group said it had acceptances from shareholders representing over 83 per cent of Glasgow-based engineering firm Clyde Blowers by 30 December. Redwood announced an agreed bid of 165p cash per share for Clyde last month, valuing the company at around pounds 24.5m.
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