What is the nature and timing of H.B. Fuller's bid for Advanced Medical Solutions, and how does it relate to the company's recent failed negotiations?

H.B. Fuller, a U.S.-based adhesives maker, made an unsolicited takeover proposal for UK-based Advanced Medical Solutions (AMSU.L), announced on Thursday — days after private equity firm TA Associates walked away from prior buyout talks without disclosing a reason or bid value. This marks the second acquisition bid for the London-listed company in just over a month.

How did the market react to H.B. Fuller's bid, and what was Advanced Medical Solutions' resulting market capitalisation?

Following the announcement of H.B. Fuller's unsolicited bid, shares of Advanced Medical Solutions jumped as much as 13.5% to 240 pence, and at that intraday peak, the company's market capitalisation stood at £528.6 million ($710.02 million).

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US adhesives maker H.B. Fuller launched an unsolicited takeover bid for UK medical supplier Advanced Medical Solutions, lifting shares 13.5% following failed private equity negotiations.

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