Croda shares rise after bid rumours

11-Nov-2014

Current share price needs to be eyed in context

Chemicals maker Croda – which has clients including L’Oréal and Estée Lauder – has seen its shares climb steadily after rumours about potential bids.

Last week, its shares were worth more than £22, spurred by a $2.7bn bid from Dutch animal feed maker Nutreco. . . .