Severn Trent deal blow hits "merger arb" funds
LONDON | Wed Jun 12, 2013 2:30pm BST
(Reuters) - Hedge funds that bet Severn Trent would agree to a Canadian-led takeover are reeling from losses after the water company refused to talk, casting further doubt on their money-making abilities in an anaemic M&A environment.
The LongRiver consortium walked away after the British utility let the bid deadline expire on Tuesday, ignoring an effective invitation to negotiate on price.