Limuru Tea market value jumps Sh1bn on takeover

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A tea plantation in Tigoni, Limuru. FILE PHOTO | NMG

The market value of Limuru Tea has jumped to Sh1 billion after US-based private equity firm CVC Capital Partners made a takeover offer to the agricultural firm’s minority owners.

Limuru Tea’s market capitalization jumped from Sh760 million on Tuesday last week –when the share price stood at Sh320— to touch a 52-week high of Sh420 on Thursday.

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