Bids, mergers and takeovers


IN BRIEF: Spectris takeover clears regulatory hurdles in China, Italy

Spectris PLC - London-based provider of high-tech instruments, test equipment and software - Receives confirmation from the State Administration for Market Regulation of the People’s...

Mon, 08/09/2025 - 15:38


Blackstone vehicle confirms unconditional offer for Warehouse REIT

Blackstone Europe LLP on Monday said its takeover bid for Warehouse REIT PLC is unconditional, after edging out rival suitor Tritax Big Box Holdings PLC...

Mon, 08/09/2025 - 13:07


IQE considers sale as lowers outlook amid continued tough trading

IQE PLC on Monday said it is widening its strategic review to ‘incorporate the potential sale of the company’ as it continues to grapple with...

Mon, 08/09/2025 - 12:58


HgCapital Trust invests £17 million in workforce management firm

HgCapital Trust PLC on Monday said manager Hg is investing in Winnipeg, Canada-based Payworks Inc, in a move it said represents an ‘exciting opportunity to...

Mon, 08/09/2025 - 11:37


Roquefort shares surge on Coiled USA reverse takeover proposal

Roquefort Therapeutics PLC on Monday said it entered into heads of terms to buy Coiled Therapeutics Inc, also known as Coiled USA, via a reverse...

Mon, 08/09/2025 - 11:14


Thor Explorations acquires remaining interest in Douta gold project

Thor Explorations Ltd on Monday said it has inked an agreement giving it full-ownership of the Douta gold project in Senegal, with Thor also acquiring...

Mon, 08/09/2025 - 10:43


PRS REIT confirms KKR involvement; Long Harbour offer still live

PRS REIT PLC on Monday confirmed the offer from Long Harbour Ltd is still live as it said Kohlberg Kravis Roberts & Co LP is...

Mon, 08/09/2025 - 10:18


Treatt agrees to £156.6 million buyout after cutting outlook

Treatt PLC on Monday said it has agreed to a cash offer from Natara Global Ltd which values the Suffolk, England-based company at £156.6 million....

Mon, 08/09/2025 - 09:53


UK CMA launches investigation into Norcros acquisition of Fibo

The UK Competition & Markets Authority on Monday said it has launched a merger inquiry into the planned acquisition by Norcros PLC of Norway’s Fibo...

Mon, 08/09/2025 - 09:31


PRESS: Lloyds Banking nears deal to buy digital wallet firm Curve

Lloyds Banking Group PLC is nearing a deal to buy digital wallet technology provider Curve for around £120 million, Sky News reported on Sunday.

Sky News...

Sun, 07/09/2025 - 12:26


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