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There is a whiff of opportunism — and conflicted interests — about the deal
Founder Richard Harpin to reap £300mn windfall from takeover by Canadian group
Group’s share price has risen by a fifth
Company continues to struggle in UK market
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Appetite for acquisitions under scrutiny as US growth cannot offset a domestic business in decline
Mr Harpin took a £300m demerged water company and turned it into a £3.7bn service and insurance group
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