Baltimore Technologies shares surged by 14.5 per cent today after weekend reports in the media suggesting it is on the verge of being taken over.
Baltimore gained 4.5p to 35.5p in London today despite the company’s efforts to quell the takeover rumours.
Last week Baltimore announced the resignation of its chief executive and deputy chairman, Mr Fran Rooney.
Shares in the Dublin-based company have plunged by more than 90 per cent to from a peak of £15 reached at the height of the Internet boom last year.
In a statement issued today, Baltimore says it is doing a major restructuring of its business operations so it can manage within its current cash resources.
The statement said: "While the board of Baltimore Technologies would consider any option that would be in the best interests of shareholders, the focus of the board and senior management team of the company at this time is on delivering the restructuring plan."
Last week Baltimore confirmed it had received an approach from privately owned Chantilley Corporation. But the firm said it was unlikely to lead to an offer that it could recommend to shareholders.
Baltimore also said it is not in advanced takeover talks with Computer Associates or any other company.