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Strategic Investment in Collect+ by International Distribution Services
30 September 2025 PayPoint PlcStrategic Investment in Collect+ by International Distribution Services Proposed Special Dividend and associated Share ConsolidationPublication of Circular and Notice of General Meeting PayPoint Plc and International Distribution Services (IDS), owner of Royal Mail, are pleased to announce the next stage in their partnership through a strategic investment in Collect+ to take a 49% ownership, with an investment of £43.9 million, valuing the Collect+ business at £90 m
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