Breaking pre-market news on Wednesday,
- Akzo Nobel announces debt tender offer – statement.
- Yell gets valid acceptances on about 84 per cent of open offer shares – statement.
- Corporate: Compass, Johnson Matthey, United Utilities, KPN, Greencore, LSE, WS Atkins, French Connection, Qinetiq, Akzo Nobel, Sportingbet, Remy Cointreau.

