Bids, mergers and takeovers


Winking Studios to buy game art outsourcing and development studio

Winking Studios Ltd on Friday announced a proposed conditional acquisition aimed at boosting sales in Asia.

The Singapore-based video-game services firm backed by Taiwan’s Acer Inc...

Fri, 17/01/2025 - 09:54


Spirent Communications optimistic on year ahead despite revenue drop

Spirent Communications PLC on Friday reported an increase in fourth-quarter orders as the UK Competition & Markets Authority scrutinises its planned takeover by Keysight Technologies...

Fri, 17/01/2025 - 09:06


IN BRIEF: Carr’s Group sells engineering units for £75 million

Carr’s Group PLC - Carlisle, England-based agricultural and engineering products manufacturer - Announces the sale of its engineering division, through its interests in Carr’s Engineering...

Thu, 16/01/2025 - 21:24


PRESS: Rio Tinto and Glencore in potential merger talks - Bloomberg

Rio Tinto PLC and Glencore PLC have been discussing combining their businesses in what could result in the industry’s largest-ever deal, Bloomberg said on Thursday.

According...

Thu, 16/01/2025 - 19:24


Optima Health expands with BHSF Occupational Health acquisition

Optima Health PLC on Thursday said it will acquire BHSF Occupational Health Ltd from BHSF Group Ltd for £1.4 million, in a deal expected to...

Thu, 16/01/2025 - 14:12


discoverIE buys German sensor maker Burster for up to €43 million

discoverIE Group PLC on Thursday said it has agreed to buy specialist sensor manufacturer Burster Gmbh & Co Kg for an initial €30.6 million.

The Guildford,...

Thu, 16/01/2025 - 12:15


SMALL-CAP WINNERS & LOSERS: CAB Payments to cut headcount

The following stocks are the leading risers and fallers among London Main Market small-caps on Thursday.

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SMALL-CAP - WINNERS

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Carr’s Group PLC, up 10% at 126.75 pence,...

Thu, 16/01/2025 - 11:08


IG Group to buy online investor platform Freetrade

IG Group Holdings PLC on Thursday said it will acquire digital investment platform Freetrade.

The London-based online stockbroker paid £160 million for the financial technology...

Thu, 16/01/2025 - 10:04


BHP and Lundin Mining seal C$4 billion takeover of copper group Filo

BHP Group Ltd and Lundin Mining Corp have completed their joint acquisition of Filo Corp.

The two mining group first announced the deal back in July....

Thu, 16/01/2025 - 08:46


Carlsberg’s £3.3bn takeover of Britvic approved by High Court judge

Carlsberg AS’s £3.3 billion deal to buy J2O maker Britvic PLC has been approved by a High Court judge.

The Danish brewery, which also owns brands...

Wed, 15/01/2025 - 12:19


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