Bids, mergers and takeovers


PRESS: Next in talks to buy shoe shop chain Russell & Bromley - Sky

Next PLC is among the parties in talks to potentially acquire shoe retailer Russell & Bromley, Sky News reported on Saturday.

Next, which closed up 0.2%...

Sun, 14/12/2025 - 12:08


TRADING UPDATES: Blencowe hits high grades; Roquefort advances trial

The following is a round-up of updates by London-listed companies, issued on Friday and not separately reported by Alliance News:

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ECR Minerals PLC - Australia-focused gold...

Fri, 12/12/2025 - 18:07


TRADING UPDATES: Quantum Helium increases Sagebrush project interest

The following is a round-up of updates by London-listed companies, issued on Thursday and not separately reported by Alliance News:

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Great Southern Copper PLC - Focused...

Fri, 12/12/2025 - 17:52


IN BRIEF: Serica closes Prax acquisition, Finder Energy farm-in

Serica Energy PLC - London-based oil and gas producer - Completes the $18.9 million acquisition of Prax Upstream Ltd from Prax Exploration & Production PLC....

Fri, 12/12/2025 - 17:48


Pristine Capital abandons buy as hits out at breach of confidentiality

Cash shell Pristine Capital PLC on Friday said it will no longer be pursuing a planned acquisition and added that it will be taking legal...

Fri, 12/12/2025 - 16:07


IN BRIEF: Chesnara gets UK approval for HSBC Life UK takeover

Chesnara PLC - Preston, England-based life and pensions consolidator - Says it has secured UK regulatory approval for its proposed £260 million acquisition of HSBC...

Fri, 12/12/2025 - 15:43


PRESS: UK insurers circle Aegon’s £3 billion UK arm - The Times

Aegon Ltd’s planned strategic review of its UK business has prompted strong interest from some of Britain’s biggest insurers, with a potential sale valued at...

Fri, 12/12/2025 - 15:41


GreenX Metals completes Tannenberg copper project acquisition

GreenX Metals Ltd on Friday said its acquisition of the company holding the Tannenberg exploration licences has been completed, as it noted ongoing exploration work....

Fri, 12/12/2025 - 14:27


abrdn European Logistics faces DL Invest push to stop asset disposals

abrdn European Logistics Income PLC came under pressure from its largest shareholder on Friday, after Poland-based developer DL Invest Group PM SA publicly urged the...

Fri, 12/12/2025 - 11:38


Weir to buy Chilean manufacturer of ground engaging tools Esel

Weir Group PLC on Friday said it is acquiring the remaining shares in a ground engaging tools manufacturer, previously one of the firm’s joint ventures....

Fri, 12/12/2025 - 11:33


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