Bids, mergers and takeovers


EARNINGS AND TRADING: Tan Delta order win; Altona unsure on share move

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

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GS Chain PLC...

Fri, 08/05/2026 - 15:30


UPDATE: EQT ‘disappointed’ by Intertek engagement as offer rejected

EQT Fund Management Sarl on Friday confirmed Intertek Group PLC rejected its improved offer proposal, stating that it was ‘disappointed’ by the board’s lack of...

Fri, 08/05/2026 - 13:16


IN BRIEF: Permanent TSB reports strong quarter ahead of sale to Bawag

Permanent TSB Group Holdings PLC - Dublin-based bank - Says it has made a ‘positive start to 2026’ ahead of its €1.62 billion takeover by...

Fri, 08/05/2026 - 12:52


Emmerson Resources shareholders to vote on Pan African Resources offer

Emmerson Resources Ltd will seek shareholder approval for its takeover by Pan African Resources PLC at a general meeting next month.

Pan African early in...

Fri, 08/05/2026 - 11:16


Intertek rejects £9 billion EQT approach as backs strategic review

Intertek Group PLC on Friday said it rejected the latest takeover approach from EQT Fund Management Sarl, believing it ‘significantly undervalues’ its prospects.

The London-based...

Fri, 08/05/2026 - 08:27


TRADING UPDATES: Atlantic Lithium accepts Zhejiang Huayou approach

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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Geo Exploration Ltd - oil and...

Thu, 07/05/2026 - 20:06


TotalEnergies and Repsol venture eyes UK growth with Deltic Energy bid

Neo Next+ Energy Upstream UK Ltd on Thursday said it has agreed to buy Deltic Energy PLC to grow operations in the UK North Sea.

Neo...

Thu, 07/05/2026 - 13:37


British Gas-owner Centrica buys Welsh power station for £370 million

Centrica PLC on Thursday reported ‘good progress’ on its strategy and said it has completed the purchased of a power station in North Wales.

Centrica said...

Thu, 07/05/2026 - 09:18


Shell ups dividend, trims buyback as oil price strength boosts profit

Shell PLC on Thursday rejigged its shareholder returns, as it reported higher first quarter profits, placing more emphasis on growing dividends while slowing the pace...

Thu, 07/05/2026 - 08:58


StoneX withdraws CAB Payments bid after failing to win Helios support

StoneX Group Inc on Tuesday said it does not intend to proceed to make an offer for CAB Payments Holdings PLC after failing to receive...

Tue, 05/05/2026 - 20:09


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