Bids, mergers and takeovers


Liberty Global buys Vodafone stake in JV; eyes Openreach ‘challenger’

Vodafone Group PLC on Wednesday said it is selling its 50% share of Dutch business VodafoneZiggo to its joint venture partner Liberty Global Ltd, which...

Wed, 18/02/2026 - 15:44


Beacon Energy plans reverse takeover via Reabold Resources deal

Beacon Energy PLC on Wednesday said it plans to buy a significant stake in LNEnergy Ltd from Reabold Resources PLC, which would constitute a reverse...

Wed, 18/02/2026 - 12:35


IN BRIEF: PPHE Hotel gives up US expansion plan as sells New York site

PPHE Hotel Group Ltd - Guernsey-registered operator of Park Plaza and art’otel hotels - Agrees to sell the building site on the west side of...

Wed, 18/02/2026 - 12:28


Zegona Communications shares edge up as EU clears FiberPass deal

Zegona Communications PLC on Tuesday said the 40% stake acquisition of FiberPass by AXA IM Alts can proceed to completion following EU clearance.

Shares in...

Tue, 17/02/2026 - 14:44


Intertek buys solar power-focused firm Aerial PV Inspection

Intertek Group PLC on Tuesday said it has acquired solar power-focused firm Aerial PV Inspection GmbH for an undisclosed sum.

Intertek is a London-based provider...

Tue, 17/02/2026 - 12:28


Chesnara enters Luxembourg, buying Scottish Widows Europe from Lloyds

Chesnara PLC on Tuesday said it has agreed to buy Scottish Widows Europe SA from Lloyds Banking Group PLC for €110 million in cash.

Chesnara is...

Tue, 17/02/2026 - 09:50


IN BRIEF: Sirius Real Estate raises £77 million for buys in Germany

Sirius Real Estate Ltd - London and Johannesburg-listed property investor - Raises £77 million from the sale of 75.5 million new shares at 102.0 pence...

Tue, 17/02/2026 - 07:46


IN BRIEF: Sirius Real Estate plans to £75 million for acquisitions

Sirius Real Estate Ltd - London and Johannesburg-listed property investor - Intends to raise about £75 million through a non-pre-emptive placing of new shares, representing...

Tue, 17/02/2026 - 06:35


Coral Products buys assets of insolvent competitor AAC Cyroma

Coral Products PLC on Monday said it has agreed to buy the assets of former competitor AAC Cyroma Ltd from its liquidators for £95,000 in...

Mon, 16/02/2026 - 18:50


Optima Health to buy occupational health firm PAM for £100 million

Optima Health PLC on Monday said it has agreed to buy occupational health and wellness service provider PAM Healthcare Ltd for around £100 million.

The Sheffield,...

Mon, 16/02/2026 - 17:39


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