London-listed Keywords Studios says it will accept £2bn offer

Video game services company backs EQT private equity bid in latest foreign move on UK-listed firm

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The video game services company Keywords Studios has said it would be willing to accept a £2bn buyout offer, in the latest foreign takeover of a London-listed business.

Shares in the Dublin-headquartered Keywords jumped 62% on Monday morning after it said it would be minded to recommend an offer from the Swedish private equity investor EQT Group.