Bids, mergers and takeovers


National World recommends £65 million Media Concierge offer

National World PLC on Wednesday said it will recommend a proposed offer from Media Concierge Holdings Ltd to shareholders.

The Leeds, England-based owner of the Yorkshire...

Wed, 18/12/2024 - 15:54


EARNINGS: Character Group profit up; Active Energy restored to trading

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

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Character Group PLC - Surrey-based toy,...

Wed, 18/12/2024 - 14:33


IN BRIEF: UK CMA starts probe of Topps Tiles purchase of CTD Tiles

Topps Tiles PLC - Leicester, England-based tile retailer - The UK Competition & Markets Authority on Wednesday launches a merger inquiry into Topps Tiles’ acquisition...

Wed, 18/12/2024 - 11:30


IN BRIEF: Kingfisher sells loss-making Brico Depot Romania business

Kingfisher PLC - London-based home improvement products retailer - Sells Brico Depot Romania business to local retailer Altex Romania for an enterprise value of €70...

Wed, 18/12/2024 - 10:25


IN BRIEF: Acceler8 agrees to buy US music royalties platform Verifyyed

Acceler8 Ventures PLC - acquisition vehicle - Shares are suspended from trading on the London Main Market as Acceler8 agrees to buy Verifyyed Inc, a...

Tue, 17/12/2024 - 13:51


IN BRIEF: Carlsberg’s £4 billion acquisition of Britvic gets UK okay

Britvic PLC - Hemel Hempstead, England-based maker of Robinsons, J2O and Tango soft drinks - The UK Competition & Markets Authority clears Britvic’s acquisition by...

Tue, 17/12/2024 - 12:54


UPDATE: Tullow Oil confident in prospects as Kosmos pulls bid interest

Tullow Oil PLC on Tuesday said it remains confident in its prospects as a standalone business after Kosmos Energy Ltd said it will not be...

Tue, 17/12/2024 - 12:24


SMALL-CAP WINNERS & LOSERS: Capita warns on higher UK tax costs

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

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SMALL-CAP - WINNERS

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Gulf Marine Services PLC, up 2.6% at 15.6...

Tue, 17/12/2024 - 11:04


Kosmos Energy pulls plug on short-lived bid interest in Tullow Oil

Kosmos Energy Ltd on Tuesday said it will not be making a bid for Tullow Oil PLC ‘at this time’ just days after talks between...

Tue, 17/12/2024 - 10:52


IN BRIEF: Land Securities buys 92% stake in Liverpool shopping centre

Land Securities Group PLC - London-based commercial property developer - Buys 92% stake in Liverpool One, a shopping centre in Liverpool, from a subsidiary of...

Tue, 17/12/2024 - 09:10


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