I'd like to think I'm leaving a legacy. And I'd like to think the company will drive forward in a direction that will surpass the past 25 years of growth we've had

Navitas' board has recommended shareholders vote in favour of a $2.1bn takeover from BGH Consortium.

Navitas Group has rejected a takeover bid from the BGH consortium, which includes former chief executive Rod Jones, after its board decided the proposed price per share was below its assessment of value.