Bids, mergers and takeovers


UPDATE: Central Asia Metals raises offer for New World a second time

Central Asia Metals PLC raised its bid for New World Resources Ltd twice in one day on Friday, its third offer in total, after buying...

Fri, 20/06/2025 - 10:51


Downing Renewables to be bought by Bagnall in £175 million deal

Downing Renewables & Infrastructure Trust PLC on Friday said it reached an agreement with Bagnall Energy Ltd, its largest shareholder, for its takeover.

Downing is...

Fri, 20/06/2025 - 09:27


NAHL fails to sell critical care business Bush & Co despite interest

NAHL Group PLC shares slumped on Thursday as it said it has failed to sell its critical care business Bush & Co despite interest from...

Thu, 19/06/2025 - 16:33


IN BRIEF: abrdn Asia Focus joins FTSE 250 amid Urban Logistics buyout

abrdn Asia Focus PLC - investor in smaller, listed companies in Asia and Australasia - Will be promoted to FTSE 250 index from Monday, index...

Thu, 19/06/2025 - 11:51


IN BRIEF: Private equity takeover of De La Rue gets final clearance

De La Rue PLC - Hampshire, England-based banknote and security document printer - Takeover by US private equity firm Atlas Holdings LLC receives foreign direct...

Thu, 19/06/2025 - 11:23


UPDATE: Oryx Global confirms no intention to make offer for Kenmare

A consortium consisting of Oryx Global Partners Ltd and former managing director & company founder Michael Carvill on Thursday confirmed it does not intend to...

Thu, 19/06/2025 - 10:08


NCC shares fall 10% amid lower revenue and potential Escode disposal

NCC Group PLC on Thursday said pretax profit nearly doubled in the first half of its financial year, as a one-off gain offset lower revenue,...

Thu, 19/06/2025 - 10:04


Kenmare Resources shares fall as halts takeover talks with Oryx Global

Kenmare Resources PLC on Thursday said a consortium that made a takeover approach was only willing to proceed with an offer at pricing substantially below...

Thu, 19/06/2025 - 09:39


FTSE 250 trusts Fidelity European and Henderson European set to merge

Fidelity European Trust PLC on Thursday proposed a tie-up with Henderson European Trust PLC, as the duo look to create a ‘go to trust’ for...

Thu, 19/06/2025 - 09:02


Sports Direct owner Frasers rules out Revolution Beauty takeover offer

Frasers Group PLC on Thursday cooled its takeover interest in Revolution Beauty Group PLC.

The Sports Direct and Flannels owner ruled out a bid for...

Thu, 19/06/2025 - 08:34


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