Bids, mergers and takeovers


FirstGroup secures Carmarthen-London rail rights in latest acquisition

FirstGroup PLC on Thursday said it has completed its purchase of Grand Union Trains GWML Holdings Ltd.

The acquisition includes track access rights for a new...

Thu, 05/12/2024 - 10:13


TOP NEWS: DS Smith puts in ‘solid’ performance despite profit plunge

DS Smith PLC on Thursday said profit all but disappeared in the first-half of its financial year, due to a ‘continued challenging market environment’.

The London-based...

Thu, 05/12/2024 - 09:25


TOP NEWS: Condor Gold accepts takeover offer from Metals Exploration

Condor Gold PLC on Wednesday agreed a £67.5 million takeover from Philippines-focused mineral resources firm Metals Exploration PLC.

Metals Exploration, which is backed by property financier...

Wed, 04/12/2024 - 13:42


UK CMA mulls probing Topps Tiles buy of CTD Tiles assets

The UK competition watchdog on Wednesday said it is considering an investigation of Topps Tiles’ £9.0 million acquisition of CTD Tiles assets.

The UK Competition &...

Wed, 04/12/2024 - 12:07


TOP NEWS: Learning Technologies backs £802 million takeover

Learning Technologies Group PLC on Wednesday recommended a £802 million takeover from a private equity firm.

The London-based digital learning and talent management firm will...

Wed, 04/12/2024 - 11:16


Animalcare acquires Randlab for £62.2 million using new funds raised

Animalcare Group PLC on Tuesday said it had entered into a conditional agreement to acquire Randlab Australia Pty Ltd for around £62.2 million in part...

Tue, 03/12/2024 - 14:29


ABB acquires construction product manufacturer; upgrades Cemex plant

ABB Ltd on Tuesday said it has bought Solutions Industry & Building, and delivered its retrofit solution to a Cemex SAB de CV plant in...

Tue, 03/12/2024 - 12:28


PRS REIT exploring sale options with interested parties

PRS REIT PLC on Tuesday said it is in active discussions with ‘a number of interested parties’ about a potential sale of the company.

The Manchester,...

Tue, 03/12/2024 - 11:36


HgCapital Trust manager sells Dext to IRIS Software

HgCapital Trust PLC on Tuesday confirmed its manager, Hg, has agreed to the sale of bookkeeping platform Dext Software Ltd to IRIS Software Group for...

Tue, 03/12/2024 - 11:32


Derwent London buys remaining 50% stake in 50 Baker Street W1 scheme

Derwent London PLC on Tuesday announced it has bought the remaining stake in its proposed 50 Baker Street W1 scheme from Lazari Investments Ltd, its...

Tue, 03/12/2024 - 11:18


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