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No prizes for guessing where Elliott’s narrative takes the owner of Costa and Premier Inn
Shares in owner of Costa Coffee jump as activist urges split from Premier Inn chain
Activist Elliott Advisors has become largest shareholder in FTSE 100 group
Activist hedge fund declares holding and urges split of the business
Investors ready to disrupt far-sighted strategies for short-term gain have ruined trust
UK group pushes ahead with expansion as it resists Sachem’s demands
Buying hotels in Germany will not placate activist antagonist Sachem
Owner of Costa Coffee suffering from ‘weak footfall’ on UK high street, says chief
Accepting multiple positions could short-change investors
Owner of Costa Coffee and Premier Inn faces calls from investors to break up business
Disposal of Costa and a sale and leaseback of assets could be options for group
Costa’s tepid sales growth is leaving a sour taste
Slowing growth at Costa business offset by strong performance at Premier Inns
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