Bids, mergers and takeovers


TRADING UPDATES: Franklin Global halts new investments before tie-up

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

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Franklin Global Trust PLC - Edinburgh-based...

Fri, 16/01/2026 - 19:18


Auction Technology shares rise as FitzWalter increases takeover bid

FitzWalter Capital Ltd on Friday announced a fresh, increased takeover proposal for Auction Technology Group PLC.

Auction Technology shares climbed 9% to 351.50 pence late on...

Fri, 16/01/2026 - 11:54


IN BRIEF: American Axle takeover of Dowlais is cleared by China

Dowlais Group PLC - London-based automotive engineering firm - Takeover by Detroit, Michigan-based American Axle & Manufacturing Holdings Inc gets approval in China. Dowlais says...

Fri, 16/01/2026 - 10:50


IN BRIEF: Bodycote buys Spectrum Thermal Processing for $8 million

Bodycote PLC - Macclesfield, England-based thermal processing firm - Announces acquisition of Spectrum Thermal Processing, a Cranston, Rhode-Island based aerospace and defence focused heat treatment...

Fri, 16/01/2026 - 09:02


RTW Biotech’s portfolio firm Penumbra acquired by Boston Scientific

RTW Biotech Opportunities Ltd on Thursday noted Boston Scientific Corp’s $14.5 billion acquisition of Penumbra Inc, a portfolio company that represented 1.0% of its net...

Fri, 16/01/2026 - 09:01


HSBC launches review of insurance arm in Singapore

HSBC Holdings PLC has revealed plans to review its insurance business in Singapore in the latest move by Chief Executive Officer Georges Elhedery to overhaul...

Fri, 16/01/2026 - 08:22


Shuka Minerals completes acquisition of Leopard Exploration in Zambia

Shuka Minerals PLC said on Friday it has completed its acquisition of Leopard Exploration & Mining Ltd in Zambia.

The Africa-focused mine operator and developer...

Fri, 16/01/2026 - 08:17


IN BRIEF: JTC shareholders back £2.7 billion buyout

JTC PLC - Jersey-based professional services company - Majority of voters at court and general meetings support the acquisition of JTC by Papilio Bidco Ltd,...

Thu, 15/01/2026 - 20:38


TRADING UPDATES: Robert Walters fee income falls; Foxtons sales climb

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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Distribution Finance Capital Holdings PLC -...

Thu, 15/01/2026 - 18:39


SMALL-CAP WINNERS & LOSERS: Foxtons sees annual profit flat

The following stocks are the leading risers and fallers among London Main Market small-caps on Thursday.

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SMALL-CAP - WINNERS

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Panther Metals PLC, up 6.1% at 78.00 pence,...

Thu, 15/01/2026 - 10:57


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