Bids, mergers and takeovers


UK competition regulator opens inquiry of Aviva buy of Direct Line

The UK competition regulator on Wednesday opened a probe into the acquisition of Direct Line Insurance Group PLC by larger peer Aviva PLC

The motor and...

Wed, 14/05/2025 - 10:06


Persimmon announces sale of FibreNest for around £100 million

Persimmon PLC on Wednesday said it will sell its full fibre broadband service FibreNest to BUUK Infrastructure.

The York, England-based housebuilder said the discounted total enterprise...

Wed, 14/05/2025 - 09:57


GSK acquires ‘potential best-in-class’ medicine efimosfermin

GSK announced on Wednesday that it has agreed with Boston Pharmaceuticals to buy steatotic liver disease medication efimosfermin alfa.

The London-based pharmaceutical company said efimosfermin, Boston...

Wed, 14/05/2025 - 09:13


IN BRIEF: Europa Metals shares suspended on AIM after missing deadline

Europa Metals Ltd - former lead-zinc and silver mine developer now a cash shell seeking an acquisition - Shares are suspended from trading on the...

Wed, 14/05/2025 - 08:25


ECR Minerals cancels purchase of Maximus Minerals during due diligence

ECR Minerals PLC on Tuesday said it has terminated discussions to buy Maximus Minerals Ltd due to ‘unforeseen structural challenges’ at Maximus.

The gold-focused exploration and...

Tue, 13/05/2025 - 18:34


Tullow Oil signs agreement to sell Gabon assets for $300 million

Tullow Oil PLC on Tuesday said it has signed a sale and purchase agreement to sell its Gabon assets to Gabon Oil Company for $300...

Tue, 13/05/2025 - 16:42


Idox expands reach in social care sector via acquisition of Plianz

Idox PLC on Tuesday announced its acquisition of social care software solutions provider Trojan Consultants Ltd, which trades as Plianz.

The Woking, Surrey-based information management software...

Tue, 13/05/2025 - 14:26


Greencoat Renewables plans South African listing; sells Irish assets

Greencoat Renewables PLC on Tuesday announced its intention to list in Johannesburg, and its sale of a portfolio of Irish assets for €156 million.

The Dublin-based...

Tue, 13/05/2025 - 09:56


DCC to return £800 million from Healthcare sale as pivots to Energy

DCC PLC on Tuesday announced plans to return £800 million to shareholders as it pushes ahead with plans to focus on its Energy business.

The...

Tue, 13/05/2025 - 08:51


Kinovo ‘minded to recommend’ £56.4 million Sureserve takeover offer

Kinovo PLC on Monday said it would be ‘minded to recommended’ a takeover proposal from Sureserve Ltd that values it at around £56.4 million.

The London-based...

Mon, 12/05/2025 - 16:13


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