Bids, mergers and takeovers


GSK completes £1 billion IDRx purchase; starts £2 billion buyback

GSK PLC on Monday said it has completed the acquisition of Boston, Massachusetts-based precision therapeutics firm IDRx Inc, adding to its growing portfolio of treatments...

Mon, 24/02/2025 - 08:32


Prosus agrees to acquire Just Eat Takeaway for €4.1 billion in cash

Prosus NV on Monday said it has agreed to acquire Just Eat Takeaway.com NV for about €4.1 billion, all in cash.

The Netherlands-based technology company, which...

Mon, 24/02/2025 - 07:01


Hong Kong firm makes £7 billion bid for Thames Water: report

A Hong Kong company has submitted an initial £7 billion bid for a majority stake in Thames Water, a heavily indebted UK water supplier, the...

Fri, 21/02/2025 - 19:37


ECR Minerals finalises A$225,000 land sale in Victoria

ECR Minerals PLC on Friday said that its A$225,000, around £113,000, sale of surplus land in Victoria, Australia, is now unconditional, following the buyer securing...

Fri, 21/02/2025 - 18:20


Frasers opts against buying Norway’s XXL amid shareholder opposition

Frasers Group PLC on Thursday said it has decided against taking full ownership of Norway’s XXL.

The Shirebrook, England-based owner of multiple retailers, including House...

Fri, 21/02/2025 - 08:35


Poolbeg Pharma shares plummet as Hookipa walks away from possible bid

Poolbeg Pharma PLC on Friday said it is ‘surprised and disappointed’ by Hookipa Pharma Inc opting against making a bid for the company.

Shares in...

Fri, 21/02/2025 - 08:23


IN BRIEF: Pinewood Technologies plans fundraise to help buy Seez

Pinewood Technologies Group PLC - Birmingham-based provider of software to the automotive retailing sector - Agrees to buy the outstanding 91% of Seez, an automotive...

Thu, 20/02/2025 - 22:12


Hookipa Pharma rules out making offer for Poolbeg Pharma

Hookipa Pharma Inc on Thursday said it is not going ahead with a bid for Poolbeg Pharma PLC.

In a brief statement regarding a possible combination...

Thu, 20/02/2025 - 19:53


Rosebank Industries mulls acquisition of Electrical Components

Rosebank Industries PLC on Wednesday said it is considering to buy Electrical Components International Inc, a US manufacturing business.

Rosebank is a London-based company seeking to...

Wed, 19/02/2025 - 14:01


Anglo American to sell nickel business to MMG for up to $500 million

Anglo American PLC on Tuesday said it struck a deal to sell its nickel business to resources firm MMG Singapore Resources Pte Ltd, a subsidiary...

Tue, 18/02/2025 - 09:40


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