Bids, mergers and takeovers

Aviva PLC on Wednesday said it had made an approach to buy Direct Line Insurance Group PLC, which had been rejected.

London-based Aviva said the cash...

Nationwide Building Society on Wednesday posted a steep fall in profit and revenue amidst ‘challenging’ economic conditions, in its first earning release following its acquisition...

Johnson Matthey PLC on Wednesday reported a ‘resilient’ first-half performance as revenue fell, but profit was boosted by a disposal gain.

The London-based chemicals maker said...

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

JD Sports Fashion PLC - Bury, Manchester-based sportswear retailer - Completes the acquisition of Paris-based Groupe Courir SAS, a retailer of sneakers and other sporting...

Frasers Group PLC confirmed on Tuesday its acquisition of Holdsport Group from Old Mutual Ltd.

The Shirebrook, England-based owner of multiple retailers, including the House of...

Ashtead Technology Holdings PLC - Aberdeenshire, Scotland-based subsea equipment rental company for the offshore energy sector - Completes its £63 million acquisition of Seascan Ltd...

FD Technologies PLC on Tuesday said half-year trading was in line with expectations as it progressed with its divestment of First Derivatives.

The County Down,...

RC365 Holding PLC - London-based provider of remittance and payment services in east and south east Asia - Sells Hong Kong incorporated subsidiary RCPay Ltd...

Asia Dragon Trust PLC on Monday said returns for the financial year ending August 31 were ‘mixed’, amid talks of a proposed merger with Invesco...