Bids, mergers and takeovers


IN BRIEF: Frasers buys designer outlets in York and East Midlands

Frasers Group PLC - Shirebrook, England-based owner of Sports Direct, Flannels and Frasers retail chains - Acquires two retail destinations in the UK as part...

Wed, 29/04/2026 - 12:26


DCC shares soar as confirms bid approach from Energy Capital/KKR

DCC PLC on Wednesday said it is evaluating a bid approach from US investment firms Energy Capital Partners LLC and Kohlberg Kravis Roberts & Co...

Wed, 29/04/2026 - 10:10


TRADING UPDATES: Block issues convertible loan to Pilgrim Exploration

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

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Meridian Mining PLC - Gold and...

Mon, 27/04/2026 - 22:45


IN BRIEF: Directa Plus appoints administrators, progresses Setcar sale

Directa Plus PLC - Lomazzo, Italy-based graphene products manufacturer - Appoints James Lumb and Howard Smith of Interpath Ltd as joint administrators to manage its...

Mon, 27/04/2026 - 21:49


TRADING UPDATES: Ajax signs letter of intent on Minerva acquisition

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

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Ajax Resources PLC - natural resources...

Mon, 27/04/2026 - 20:37


TRADING UPDATES: Red Capital leadership shakeup, to focus on Venezuela

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

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Talisman Metals PLC - copper exploration...

Mon, 27/04/2026 - 19:54


IN BRIEF: Celsius Resources notes MIC OLSA’s potential assignment

Celsius Resources Ltd - developer of the Maalinao-Caigutan-Biyog copper-gold project in the Philippines - Notes announcement by Maharlika Investment Corp, which has executed an agreement...

Mon, 27/04/2026 - 19:19


Shell expands Canadian presence with $16.4 billion ARC acquisition

Shell PLC on Monday announced the $16.4 billion cash-and-shares acquisition of Canadian energy company, ARC Resources Ltd.

The London-based oil major said the deal is expected...

Mon, 27/04/2026 - 13:42


IN BRIEF: Star Energy sells Croatia geothermal outfit to free up cash

Star Energy Group PLC - Lincoln, England-based energy producer in the UK - Agrees to sell subsidiary in Croatia, IGeoPen doo, to Enna Geo doo...

Mon, 27/04/2026 - 10:32


PRESS: Whitbread to sell ‘swathe’ of Premier Inn hotels

Whitbread PLC intends to sell ‘a swathe of Premier Inn hotels’ to support a potential shareholder return of around £1.5 billion, the Times reported on...

Sun, 26/04/2026 - 09:13


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