Ladbrokes Coral show interest in acquiring Tabcorp

Ladbrokes Coral PLC, following the £2.3bn merger of Ladbrokes and Coral in November, are reported to be weighing up the possibility of a £2bn takeover of Australian operator Tapcorp Holdings. In an attempt to expand its global presence, Ladbrokes Coral to have allegedly employed advisors to study the potential acquisition and draw up a takeover bid. Any bid offered by Ladbrokes Coral PLC is likely to bring the planned AUS $11bn (£6.6bn) merger...