Takeover rumours surround listed consultants

AEA, White Young Green and others have been at the centre of recent market speculation

AEA and White Young Green, as well as other publicly-quoted consultancy firms, have found themselves amidst a swirl of bid rumours during the past week. Given the recent plunging share prices and stock market devaluations, firms active in the environment and related consultancy disciplines are attracting a great deal of attention from both private equity funders and trade buyers on the look out for a good deal.