Metro Bank hits 2-year high after report of takeover approach

Metro Bank Holdings

16/06/2025 08:34

** Shares of British lender Metro Bank Holdings MTRO.L, RIC jump as much as 14.1% at 128 pence

** Shares at their highest level since June 2023; top gainer on FTSE mid cap .FTMC index which is up 0.15%

** Co receives takeover approach from private equity firm Pollen Street Capital, Sky News reported on Saturday

** MTRO up ~19%, YTD

(Reporting by Nithyashree  R B)

((NithyashreeRB@thomsonreuters.com;))