Bids, mergers and takeovers


Assura board rebuffs KKR-led takeover offer, declares special dividend

Assura PLC on Tuesday formally rejected an all-cash offer from a consortium led by Kohlberg Kravis Robert & Co Inc.

Sana Bidco Ltd, the consortium...

Tue, 15/07/2025 - 17:54


IN BRIEF: Norcros buys Norwegian provider of decorative wall panels

Norcros PLC - Cheshire, England-based supplier of bathroom and kitchen products in the UK, Ireland and South Africa - Buys Norway’s Fibo Holding AS from...

Tue, 15/07/2025 - 14:30


Cirata sales fall in second quarter, sells DevOps unit to BlueOptima

Cirata PLC on Tuesday said bookings in the second quarter dropped sharply year-on-year, though its core data integration business continued to grow.

The company also...

Tue, 15/07/2025 - 12:46


Eagle Eye sees annual profit rising, launches £1.0 million buyback

Eagle Eye Solutions Group PLC on Tuesday said it expects annual profit to come in ahead of expectations, as strong second-half trading offset the impact...

Tue, 15/07/2025 - 12:40


IN BRIEF: Next 15 agrees sale of BYND to Marlin Equity-backed Qodea

Next 15 Group PLC - London-based digital marketing firm - Agrees to sell its subsidiary BYND Ltd, known as Beyond, to Qodea Ltd, a Google...

Tue, 15/07/2025 - 11:28


IN BRIEF: abrdn Property Income Trust lowers value of land in Scotland

abrdn Property Income Trust Ltd - Guernsey-registered investment trust that seeks higher yield and capital growth from active management of UK real estate - Net...

Tue, 15/07/2025 - 11:24


IN BRIEF: Mobico shares rise as completes North America School Bus sale

Mobico Group PLC - Birmingham, England-based public transport operator - Completes $608 million sale of North America School Bus business to I Squared Capital, a...

Tue, 15/07/2025 - 11:16


Partners Group to reduce PCI Pharma stake as consortium takes majority

Partners Group Private Equity Ltd on Tuesday said its investment manager, Partners Group Holding AG, has agreed to exit its existing stake in PCI Pharma...

Tue, 15/07/2025 - 10:52


Hilton Food sells stake in Foods Connected to Apax for £22 million

Hilton Food Group PLC on Tuesday said it has agreed to sell a majority stake in its supplier management platform, Foods Connected, to the Apax...

Tue, 15/07/2025 - 10:07


Close Brothers sells UK beer keg rental business to MML Capital

Close Brothers Group PLC on Tuesday said it has agreed to sell its business that rents beer kegs and casks to a fund managed by...

Tue, 15/07/2025 - 09:52


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