curtis banks group plc said friday that it is in advanced talks about a possible takeover from nucleus financial platforms ltd the uk financialservices company said that nucleus is conducting detailed confirmatory due diligence but cautioned that theres no certainty any deal will be struck the company hasnt given any indication of terms or pricing being discussed curtis has a market value of around 187 million pounds 2266 million nucleus has until dec 23 to either make an offer or walk away under uk takeover panel rules shares at 1147 gmt were up 150 pence or 57 at 2800 pence