Hedin Mobility Group AB (publ) and U.S.-based PAG International Limited said on October 4, 2023 they will not make an offer for British automotive retailer Pendragon PLC (LSE:PDG), 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.

Shares of Pendragon were down 6.2% at 33 pence at 1328 GMT.