Hansa Investment Company Announces Potential Acquisition

Edison Investment Research Limited has released a report on Hansa Investment Company (LSE: HAN). The company has reached a preliminary agreement with the board of Ocean Wilsons for a potential all-share combination. This deal would lead to Hansa acquiring the entire share capital of Ocean Wilsons, resulting in a combined investment entity with assets exceeding £900 million. This move follows Ocean Wilsons' recent divestment of its 56% stake in Brazilian firm Wilson Sons and aims to simplify the group's structure. The proposed transaction has garnered support from long-term strategic shareholders of both companies.