
Dec 1 (Reuters) - Blackstone BX.N is "seriously contemplating" abandoning its bid for British self-storage company Big Yellow Group BYG.L ahead of the upcoming deadline for a firm offer, Sky News reported on Monday, citing sources familiar with the matter.
Shares of Big Yellow fell 4.8% in afternoon trading.
Reuters could not immediately verify the report.
Blackstone declined to comment, while Big Yellow did not immediately respond to a Reuters request for comment.