Bids, mergers and takeovers


Aquis swings to loss in 2024 as SIX takeover progresses

Aquis Exchange PLC on Monday reported a year of ‘strategic progress’ as it swung to a loss in 2024.

The London-based stock exchange firm offers...

Mon, 14/04/2025 - 12:03


IN BRIEF: Takeover of BBGI Global Infrastructure awaits UK approval

BBGI Global Infrastructure SA - Luxembourg-based infrastructure investor - Timetable for BBGI’s takeover by Canada’s British Columbia Investment Management Corp is suspended, after the transaction...

Mon, 14/04/2025 - 11:49


Ageas to buy esure for £1.3 billion to create top UK retail insurer

Belgium’s Ageas SA/NV has agreed to buy esure Group PLC from private equity firm Bain Capital LP for £1.30 billion, creating the third largest personal...

Mon, 14/04/2025 - 09:30


John Wood prepared to back £240 million possible bid from Sidara

John Wood Group PLC on Monday said it is ‘minded to recommend’ an around £240 million proposed offer from Dar Al-Handasah Consultants Shair and Partners...

Mon, 14/04/2025 - 09:02


IN BRIEF: Kibo Energy at ‘advanced’ stage to assess potential projects

Kibo Energy PLC - Galway, Ireland-based company with energy projects in Africa and UK - Says it it is at an ‘advanced’ stage in its...

Mon, 14/04/2025 - 08:16


IN BRIEF: Schroder European Real Estate portfolio value slips slightly

Schroder European Real Estate Investment Trust PLC - London and Johannesburg-listed property investor - Says direct investment property portfolio is independently valued at €194.0 million...

Mon, 14/04/2025 - 08:10


PRESS: Reckitt home care price tag hit by tariff worry - Bloomberg

Consumer goods firm Reckitt Benckiser Group PLC’s home care brands up for sale could fetch a lower price than hoped, Bloomberg reported on Friday.

Citing...

Sun, 13/04/2025 - 10:32


IN BRIEF: LondonMetric sets out merits of Urban Logistics deal

LondonMetric Property PLC - FTSE 100-listed London-based real estate investment trust - Confirms that on April 2, it submitted a non-binding, indicative, cash and share...

Fri, 11/04/2025 - 19:46


Tectonic Gold to buy Godolphin, plans to rename as Tamar Minerals

Tectonic Gold PLC on Friday said it has agreed to acquire Godolphin Exploration Ltd in a £3.7 million all-share deal that will see the metals...

Fri, 11/04/2025 - 16:29


Palace Capital sells two properties at nearly 10% premium to valuation

Palace Capital PLC on Friday said it has completed the sale of two investment properties for a total of £14.8 million, which was 9.8% above...

Fri, 11/04/2025 - 14:20


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