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Global energy giant Shell tables takeover for ERM Power: sources

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Trevor St Baker's ERM Power has received a takeover bid from an offshore acquirer, understood to be London-listed energy giant Royal Dutch Shell.

It is understood Shell has offered $2.465 a share, which represents a 43 per cent premium to the last close and values ERM at about $620 million. .

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