Bids, mergers and takeovers

Cohort reports strong growth as conflicts fuel defence spending

Cohort PLC on Wednesday reported record half-year results and hiked its interim dividend, as geopolitical instability drove increased defence spending.

Shares in Cohort rose 6.1% to...

Wed, 11/12/2024 - 09:57

IN BRIEF: Alteration Earth to become Pri0r1ty Intelligence, join AIM

Alteration Earth PLC - London-based special purpose acquisition company - Plans to move its listing to AIM from the London Main Market and rename itself...

Tue, 10/12/2024 - 12:19

IN BRIEF: Apax Global notes Apax IX to sell stake in AssuredPartners

Apax Global Alpha Ltd - closed-ended investment company providing access to the private equity funds of investment adviser Apax Partners LLP - Notes that Apax...

Tue, 10/12/2024 - 12:09

IN BRIEF: Foresight Environmental inks sale of rooftop solar portfolio

Foresight Environmental Infrastructure Ltd - Guernsey-registered environmental infrastructure investment fund with a portfolio of assets located across the UK and Europe - Completes sale of...

Tue, 10/12/2024 - 11:28

Seplat Energy gets approval from UK FCA to buy MPNU for $800 million

Seplat Energy PLC on Monday said it has received approval from the UK Financial Conduct Authority for its reverse takeover of Mobil Producing Nigeria Unlimited.

The...

Tue, 10/12/2024 - 11:12

FirstGroup buys bus operator RATP Dev Transit London for £90 million

FirstGroup PLC on Tuesday said it will buy RATP Dev Transit London Ltd and its subsidiaries at an enterprise value of £90 million.

The Aberdeen, Scotland-based...

Tue, 10/12/2024 - 10:05

IN BRIEF: Brave Bison acquires Engage; trading in line for full-year

Brave Bison Group PLC - London-based digital advertising and technology service provider - says it has agreed to acquire global sports and marketing company Engage...

Mon, 09/12/2024 - 18:30

Sibanye Stillwater sells uranium project for R 500 million

Sibanye Stillwater Ltd on Monday announced the sale of its Beatrix 4 shaft to Neo Energy Metals PLC, which celebrated the ‘landmark’ acquisition.

The Beatrix 4...

Mon, 09/12/2024 - 14:20

Aura Renewable agrees first acquisition with Spain plants planned

Aura Renewable Acquisitions PLC on Monday said it has agreed its first deal, buying a UK company with plans for battery recycling operations in Europe,...

Mon, 09/12/2024 - 12:06

IN BRIEF: Warpaint London raises £1 million from retail share offer

Warpaint London PLC - Buckinghamshire, England-based colour cosmetics supplier and owner of W7 and Technic brands - Raises £999,998 from retail share offer, issuing 196,078...

Mon, 09/12/2024 - 11:45

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