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Czech billionaire Daniel Kretinsky’s £3.6 billion takeover of International Distribution Services, the owner of Royal Mail, has passed a national security review, with the state retaining a “golden share” in the company. Unions have praised the deal, with promises of employee dividends and a say in company decisions, while shareholders are expected to approve the takeover despite concerns about weakening Royal Mail’s finances and the long-term viability of the business. The success of the deal hinges on potential reforms to the universal service obligation to adapt to modern mail trends and infrastructure needs.
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