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The company stressed that, though the cables had been brought into use under the current board of directors, who took office in May 2022, the acquisition process took place under the previous board.

It isn’t the first time rumors of a pending acquisition have caused shares to rise.

Nicolas Burquier, managing director for Pizza Hut Europe and Canada, said: "This targeted acquisition aims to safeguard our guest experience and protect jobs where possible."

Without question, Perkins — who is a corporate talent acquisition manager by day — makes cakes with big personalities, for big personalities.

It isn’t the firm time rumors of a pending acquisition have caused shares to rise.