Deutsche Bahn is in advanced talks to buy Arriva PLC for about 1.6 billion pounds, according to a Bloomberg report, which cited the UK transport operator.
Deutsche Bahn plans to offer 775 pence per share in cash for the company, according to a statement that Arriva made today. Stockholders would also receive a 2009 dividend of 18.8 pence per share.
The total price of the offer will exceed 2 billion euros, including goodwill and liabilities.