Hedin Mobility Group and U.S.-based PAG International said they will not make an offer for British automotive retailer Pendragon, just a fortnight after sweetening their takeover proposal.
Hedin, which holds a 27.6% stake in Pendragon and is the top shareholder, and PAG had sweetened a proposal to buy the company for 32 pence per share last month. The London-listed retailer had earlier rejected a proposal of 28 pence per share.
The company announced last week that it is considering an unsolicited proposal from AutoNation for about 447 million pounds ($544.2 million) in cash.
Pendragon is currently amid a sale of its UK motor and leasing businesses to Lithia Motors for 397 million pounds.
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