Oct 15 (Reuters) -
* Linamar says plans to offer 71.53 euros per share for
Montupet
* Linamar says cash offer values Montupet at 771 million
euros or 1.16 billion Canadian dollars
* Linamar says Montupet backing its offer and agrees not to
solicit other bids
* Linamar says offer to open to public early December 2015
* Deal confirms Reuters exclusive ID:nL1N12F0AT
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