Private sale helps Bank of Ireland escape state control

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Private sale helps Bank of Ireland escape state control

Bank of Ireland achieved a higher take-up rate than many bankers had expected for its state-backed rights issue after a last-minute deal on Monday to bring in private investors increased shareholders’ participation. A rump placement on Wednesday further raised the total private sector involvement.

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