Bids, mergers and takeovers


hVIVO eyes double-digit revenue rise, announces new acquisition

hVIVO PLC on Wednesday released an optimistic pre-annual results trading update, and said it expects ‘further strong growth’ next year.

However, the stock was down 7.4%...

Wed, 29/01/2025 - 11:42


Learning Technologies says independent directors back takeover offer

Learning Technologies Group PLC on Wednesday said its independent directors recommend accepting the final cash offer from General Atlantic Service Co LP-managed funds.

On Tuesday, General...

Wed, 29/01/2025 - 10:33


Dowlais agrees £1.16 billion combination with US firm American Axle

Dowlais Group PLC on Wednesday accepted a £1.16 billion takeover by American Axle & Manufacturing, a producer of driveline products and systems.

‘The combination will...

Wed, 29/01/2025 - 08:46


Anglo American seals sale of 33% stake in Jellinbah for $1 billion

Anglo American PLC said on Wednesday it has completed the sale of its minority interest in Jellinbah Group Pty Ltd to Zashvin Pty Ltd earlier...

Wed, 29/01/2025 - 07:44


IN BRIEF: Segro buys Dutch, German assets from former Tritax EuroBox

Segro PLC - London-based industrial property investor - The Segro European Logistics Partnership joint venture buys six properties from Titanium Ruth Holdco Ltd, the formerly...

Tue, 28/01/2025 - 11:13


IN BRIEF: Public Policy buys TrailRunner for up to $70 million

Public Policy Holding Company Inc - Washington, DC-based group of advisory firms, specialising in government affairs and public relations - Agrees to buy TrailRunner International...

Mon, 27/01/2025 - 21:34


Good Energy accepts raised takeover offer from UAE’s Esyasoft

Good Energy Group PLC on Monday said it has accepted a £99.4 million takeover offer from UAE-based suitor Esyasoft Holding Ltd, which sweetened its bid...

Mon, 27/01/2025 - 08:38


Diageo denies report it plans to sell Guinness and stake in Moet

Diageo PLC on Sunday ruled out a sale of the Guinness brand and its stake in Moet Hennessy.

‘We note the recent media speculation around...

Mon, 27/01/2025 - 08:30


PRESS: BHP cools on bid to buy rival miner Anglo American

BHP Group Ltd has put its plan to take over rival Anglo American PLC on ice, the Financial Times reported Saturday.

Citing people close to Melbourne-based...

Sat, 25/01/2025 - 11:54


Learning Technologies revenue drops, sees impact from Trump DEI ruling

Learning Technologies Group PLC on Friday said it expects to report a drop in earnings in 2024 and face further challenges as the new US...

Fri, 24/01/2025 - 16:27


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