Bids, mergers and takeovers


Shares in Benchmark jump after up to £260 million Genetics unit sale

Benchmark Holdings PLC on Monday said it would use proceeds from the sale of its Genetics business to return capital to shareholders and reduce debt.

The...

Mon, 25/11/2024 - 09:56


TOP NEWS: Anglo American sells rest of coal assets for $3.8 billion

Anglo American PLC on Monday said it has struck a deal to sell the remainder of its coal business as it continues progressing its new...

Mon, 25/11/2024 - 09:28


PRESS: Suitors circling for all or parts of ITV - Sky News

ITV PLC’s boss has been mulling with advisers a possible separation of a unit, Sky News reported on Saturday, while possible bidders are in early...

Sun, 24/11/2024 - 09:27


CORRECT (Nov 21): Foresight Environmental Infrastructure NAV falls

(Clarifying the full name of the company.)

Foresight Environmental Infrastructure Ltd on Thursday said its net asset value fell in the first half of its current...

Fri, 22/11/2024 - 16:17


UPDATE: National World voices concerns about Media Concierge bid

National World PLC on Friday acknowledged the merits of a takeover deal from its largest shareholder, but voiced concerns related to its affiliated entities.

Earlier on...

Fri, 22/11/2024 - 14:11


TI Fluid Systems says deadline for ABC Technologies bid extended

TI Fluid Systems PLC on Friday said the deadline for a private equity bid for the company has been extended.

TI Fluid Systems, the UK-based automobile...

Fri, 22/11/2024 - 12:26


IN BRIEF: Learning Technologies extends private equity bid deadline

Learning Technologies Group PLC - London-based digital learning and talent management company - Extends the deadline for US private equity firm General Atlantic Service Company...

Fri, 22/11/2024 - 11:38


Tavistock Investments shares up after acquiring asset management firm

Tavistock Investments PLC said on Friday it has acquired Alpha Beta Partners, a Bath, England-based asset management business with nearly £3 billion in assets under...

Fri, 22/11/2024 - 11:11


National World shares rise on Media Concierge’s £56m takeover move

National World PLC was the target of a takeover proposal announced on Friday by its largest shareholder, Media Concierge (Holdings) Ltd, which already holds a...

Fri, 22/11/2024 - 10:35


AngloGold Ashanti seals takeover of Sukari gold mine owner Centamin

AngloGold Ashanti PLC has wrapped up its acquisition of the operator of Sukari gold mine Centamin PLC, the two companies said.

In a joint statement,...

Fri, 22/11/2024 - 10:23


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