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Evening Standard
Evening Standard
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Oscar Williams-Grut

THG shares rocket as Nick Candy circles and separate bid rejected

THG sells supplements online through its nutrition business

(Picture: THG plc)

The prospect of a takeover battle for e-commerce giant THG sent shares rocketing today after two bidders emerged and the City talked up the potential for further interest.

THG’s value jumped by a quarter this morning, following a statement late last night confirming it had rejected a bid and a separate expression of interest from millionaire property developer Nick Candy.

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