Bids, mergers and takeovers


UPDATE: Serica Energy, EnQuest shares surge on reverse takeover talks

EnQuest PLC on Friday confirmed it was in talks for a possible merger with Serica Energy PLC, in a reverse takeover where EnQuest would make...

Fri, 07/03/2025 - 17:57


Avacta sells Launch Diagnostics; reports ‘promising’ efficacy data

Avacta Group PLC on Friday said it has agreed to sell its UK-based and largest diagnostics unit, Launch Diagnostics Holdings Ltd, and reported ‘promising’ early...

Fri, 07/03/2025 - 12:42


Eurocell completes purchase of Alunet for up to £35 million

Eurocell PLC on Friday said it has completed the acquisition of Alunet Ltd for £29 million, plus an earn-out.

The Alfreton, England-based manufacturer, recycler and distributor...

Fri, 07/03/2025 - 12:03


Hunting buys Organic Oil Recovery technology in commercialisation boost

Hunting PLC on Friday reported the acquisition of Organic Oil Recovery technology as it looks to deploy the ‘remarkable’ technology globally.

The London-based supplier to...

Fri, 07/03/2025 - 11:09


Serica Energy confirms talks for possible reverse takeover by EnQuest

Serica Energy PLC on Friday confirmed it was in talks for a possible merger with EnQuest PLC, with a reverse takeover envisaged.

Serica is a...

Fri, 07/03/2025 - 09:53


IN BRIEF: Oneiro Energy to change name to Switch Metals, move to AIM

Oneiro Energy PLC - special purpose acquisition company focused on energy transition sector - Strikes deal to acquire Switch Metals Cote d’Ivoire Sarl, a battery...

Thu, 06/03/2025 - 14:54


Rio Tinto invests in Australia mine; completes Arcadium Lithium buy

Rio Tinto PLC on Thursday said the acquisition of Arcadium Lithium PLC has been completed, as it also set out plans to invest $1.8 billion...

Thu, 06/03/2025 - 11:50


IN BRIEF: Segro completes buy of six assets from former Tritax EuroBox

Segro PLC - London-based industrial property investor - The Segro European Logistics Partnership joint venture completes €470 million purchase of six assets from Titanium Ruth...

Thu, 06/03/2025 - 11:46


Dalata puts itself up for sale amid profit fall despite revenue growth

Dalata Hotel Group PLC on Thursday proposed a higher final dividend as it started a formal sales process aimed at optimising capital opportunities and enhancing...

Thu, 06/03/2025 - 10:27


Kenmare Resources gets takeover approach from UAE consortium

Kenmare Resources on Thursday said it received a non-binding proposal from UAE-based Oryx Global Partners Ltd and Michael Carvill, together a consortium, for a potential...

Thu, 06/03/2025 - 09:55


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