DIGNITY, the UK’s only publically listed funerals group, has expanded its business with the acquisition a Yorkshire-based group in a deal worth more than £58m. The acquisition, to be completed on a debt-free cash basis, comprises 40 funeral locations and two crematoria and strengthens the West Midlands-based group's presence in the north of England. To part finance the move, the Dignity board has announced a new share placing, which aims to raise around  £24.2m before expenses. This together with ......for the full story register now for free or login below...