Two takeover deals in the recruitment sector have been declared “unconditional” meaning they will definitely go ahead.

Headhunter firm Whitehead Mann is being taken over in a £25.7m “management buy-in”.  Palladian Investments says it has acceptances from more than 74% of shareholders, and controls enough of the others to take it over the 75% threshold. 

Psychometric testing firm SHL is the subject of a £100m management buy-out.  Surrey 4 Limited has received acceptances accounting for more than 92% of SHL shares.

Both companies will delist from the London Stock Exchange in the next few weeks.