Qube to snap up logistics and transport company Chalmers

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by Rachael Jones

Quotation of Chalmers (ASX:CHR) is set to be suspended today as fellow logistics company Qube makes a compulsory take-over bid.

Sydney-based Qube said it was offering Chalmers shareholders the option to either receive 2.31 Qube shares for their shares, or $6.50 in cash.

The Offer closed yesterday evening.

On 29 July 2019, Qube announced that it had acquired a relevant interest in more than 90 per cent of Chalmers shares as a result of acceptances received under the Offer.

Founded in 1882, Chalmers offers logistics and transport operations, with cargo container parks near the ports in Melbourne and Brisbane and a fleet of 100 trucks.

Shares in Chalmers (ASX:CHR) last traded at $7.10 on 5th of August.
 

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