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FTSE-100 housebuilder Persimmon considers £1bn grab for Cala

Next week, Persimmon is one of the potential bidders for Cala Group, which its proprietor, Legal & General, has placed on the market. One of Britain's largest housebuilders is considering a £1 billion takeover bid for Cala Group, a rival player in the sector that has been placed up for sale. Persimmon, which has a market valuation of £4.74bn, is considering submitting an offer for Cala before next week's bid deadline.