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StocksMedium•25 February 2026•

1 min read

BasePoint Capital Raises Takeover Bid for International Personal Finance to 250p

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Key Facts

1BasePoint Capital raised its takeover offer for IPF to 250 pence per share.

Shares of International Personal Finance (IPF) surged by 7% following a revised takeover bid from US private equity firm BasePoint Capital. The new offer values the company at 250 pence per share, consisting of 235 pence in cash and a 15 pence special dividend. This revised proposal represents a significant 40% premium over the company's share price prior to the initial deal announcement. The announcement coincided with IPF reporting full-year financial results that exceeded market expectations, further boosting investor confidence. Market analysts suggest the current trading price reflects strong optimism regarding the deal's completion and the company's robust underlying performance. The move highlights the increasing interest from private equity firms in specialized financial services providers.