Watchstone rejects buyout bid as 'unworkable'
Watchstone Group has rejected a bid it deems “unworkable” but has not ruled out any future offers from the company.
In a statement to investors, the company said the proposal was for all of its assets, excluding actual and contingent liabilities.
"Watchstone notes the recent share price rise and can confirm that
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