Vesuvius weighs 551p offer for Vesuvius stock
Published on 10/05/2026 at 10:03 | Editorial responsibility: Rafael Müller, Editor-in-Chief AD HOC NEWS
Vesuvius (ISIN GB00B82YXW83) is evaluating RHI Magnesita's latest 551p per share proposal, a possible takeover reported on September 30, 2026 by The Globe and Mail. The approach was received on August 27, 2026, and the formal offer deadline is October 27, 2026.
551p proposal sets a firm deadline
The proposal combines cash and new RHI Magnesita shares and covers the entire share capital of Vesuvius. Earlier proposals were rejected by the board on valuation and risk grounds, while due diligence access had previously been granted, according to The Globe and Mail. The deadline gives the offer a defined timetable, but the proposal remains subject to further evaluation and formal terms.
Half year numbers show the counterweight
Vesuvius reported revenue of GBP 922.9 million in the first half of 2026, up 1.70 percent from the first half of 2025, while net income fell 45.00 percent to GBP 16.9 million, according to Simply Wall St. The contrast matters for the takeover assessment: higher revenue did not translate into stronger bottom-line performance during the latest reported interim period.
Analyst opinion adds a second reference point. A MarketBeat overview dated October 1, 2026 listed three Buy ratings and two Hold ratings, with an average target of GBp 479. That target is below the 551p proposal, making the bid level the more immediate valuation reference in the current situation.
Euro quote stays unchanged
Vesuvius was trading at EUR 5.38 at Lang & Schwarz on October 5, 2026 at 9:58 a.m. CEST, unchanged at plus 0.00 percent versus the prior close of EUR 5.38 on October 2, 2026. The primary listing is on the London Stock Exchange, where the finance quote showed a 52-week range of GBp 350.00 to GBp 507.50 on October 5, 2026.
The further course of trading is shown by the continuously updated real-time quote of Vesuvius stock.
Vesuvius stock facts
- Company: Vesuvius plc
- ISIN: GB00B82YXW83
- Ticker: VSVS.L
- Primary exchange: London Stock Exchange
- Price Lang & Schwarz (as of October 5, 2026, 9:58 a.m. CEST): EUR 5.38
- Change versus prior close: plus 0.00 percent
- Prior close Lang & Schwarz (October 2, 2026): EUR 5.38
- Market capitalization: GBP 1.1 billion (as of October 5, 2026)
- 52-week range: GBp 350.00-GBp 507.50 (as of October 5, 2026)
- Sector / Industry: Industrials / Machinery
