Troubled architect is without a bidder for the second time in as many weeks

Takeover talks between troubled architect SMC and a private equity-backed potential bidder have broken down.

SMC announced today that all offer discussions for the company had ceased. The development comes a week after SMC revealed talks over a potential merger with fellow listed architect Aukett Fitzroy Robinson had collapsed.

Last month, SMC posted a pre-tax loss of 拢4.5m after a year that left it with more than 拢18m of debt.

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