IFM Investors to Acquire Majority Stake in UK Port Operator ABP in $13.4B Deal

Australian fund IFM Investors agreed to buy a controlling stake in Associated British Ports, the UK's largest port operator, valuing it at ~£10B ($13.4B). The deal signals continued foreign investment in UK critical infrastructure, though regulatory scrutiny under the National Security and Investment Act is likely. The transaction's completion and any conditions remain uncertain.