Bodycote publishes scheme document. Bodycote stock costs EUR 10.80 before October 21 vote

Published on 10/02/2026 at 16:02 | Editorial responsibility: Rafael Müller, Editor-in-Chief AD HOC NEWS

The Veritas deal is valued at GBP 1.85 billion including debt. Bodycote stock costs EUR 10.80 on October 2, 2026 after EUR 10.80.

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Bodycote plc (ISIN GB00B3FLWH99) was trading at EUR 10.80 at Lang & Schwarz on October 2, 2026 at 3:57 p.m. CEST, unchanged versus the EUR 10.80 prior close. The company published the scheme document for Veritas Capital's takeover, with shareholder meetings scheduled for October 21, 2026, according to Yahoo Finance on September 28, 2026.

Veritas deal reaches the vote

The recommended cash acquisition values Bodycote at GBP 1.85 billion including debt. The offer comprises GBp 932.80 in cash per share and a GBp 7.20 interim dividend, for total consideration of GBp 940.00 per share, according to Reuters on September 28, 2026.

The Court Meeting is set for 10:00 a.m. London time on October 21, 2026, followed by the General Meeting at 10:15 a.m. The scheme requires approval representing at least 75 percent in value of the scheme shares voted at the Court Meeting, followed by shareholder approval and court sanction, Yahoo Finance reported.

Half-year revenue reached GBP 381.2 million

Bodycote's operating picture also provides a quantified backdrop to the transaction. For the six months ended June 30, 2026, revenue increased 3 percent year over year to GBP 381.2 million and net income increased 12 percent to GBP 31.0 million, according to Patria.

Specialist Technologies revenue rose 15 percent to GBP 121.2 million, while Precision Heat Treatment revenue increased 2 percent to GBP 250.8 million. The contrast shows that the growth profile was uneven across Bodycote's divisions during the first half of 2026.

Stock holds at EUR 10.80

Bodycote stock was trading at EUR 10.80 at Lang & Schwarz on October 2, 2026 at 3:57 p.m. CEST, with a change of 0.00 percent versus the EUR 10.80 prior close at Lang & Schwarz on October 1, 2026. On the London Stock Exchange, the primary listing is BOY.L, and the finance quote showed a GBp 585.00 to GBp 967.50 52-week range as of October 2, 2026.

The further course of trading is shown by the continuously updated real-time quote of Bodycote stock.