This is Money | Melrose increases offer for engineering giant GKN to £8.1bn in a 'final' attempt to woo its shareholders before deadline This is Money Melrose Industries has raised the stakes in its takeover battle for UK engineering giant GKN by upping its offer to £8.1billion. In a last ditch attempt to win over GKN shareholders, Melrose has offered a total of £1.4billion in cash and the chance to ... Business Breakfast LIVE: Engineering giant GKN in £8.1bn takeover bid by Melrose GKN faces new £8.1bn Melrose bid in takeover battle Melrose increases GKN bid to £8.1bn in 'final offer' |