Bids, mergers and takeovers


Patria Private Equity Trust sells 14 investments for £180 million

Patria Private Equity Trust PLC on Wednesday announced its sale of 14 underlying fund investments for around £180 million.

The Edinburgh, Scotland-based investment company said...

Wed, 23/10/2024 - 10:30


TOP NEWS: WPP reports third quarter growth and backs full year guidance

WPP PLC on Wednesday reported revenue growth for its third quarter, and it reiterated its full year guidance.

Shares in WPP were trading up 4.1%...

Wed, 23/10/2024 - 09:33


IN BRIEF: UK regulator starts probe of Carlsberg purchase of Britvic

Britvic PLC - Hemel Hempstead, England-based maker of Robinsons, J2O and Tango soft drinks - The UK Competition & Markets Authority launches inquiry into whether...

Wed, 23/10/2024 - 08:41


EU clears JD Sports bid for France’s Courir, with conditions

The EU on Tuesday said it has conditionally approved British sports fashion retailer JD Sports Fashion PLC’s €520-million bid for French peer Courir.

JD Sports first...

Tue, 22/10/2024 - 17:22


IN BRIEF: Seplat Energy gets Nigerian consent for acquisition of MPNU

Seplat Energy PLC - Nigeria-focused energy supplier - Says that the Nigerian government approves acquisition of Mobil Producing Nigeria Unlimited, or MPNU, noting that the...

Tue, 22/10/2024 - 11:00


IN BRIEF: Sound Energy gets government approval for Moroccan disposal

Sound Energy PLC - gas development projects in Morocco - Secures Moroccan government approval for the sale of its Moroccan assets to local company Managem...

Tue, 22/10/2024 - 10:17


TOP NEWS: Mulberry reaffirms opposition to ‘untenable’ Frasers offer

Mulberry Group PLC on Tuesday rejected the latest attempt by Frasers Group PLC to buy the firm, calling it ‘untenable’.

‘The board is unanimously of the...

Tue, 22/10/2024 - 08:56


IDS picks up stake in Greek parcel operator ACS for €74 million

International Distribution Services PLC on Monday expanded its parcel delivery business with the acquisition of a stake in Greek operator, ACS.

IDS, which owns Royal Mail...

Mon, 21/10/2024 - 19:51


Zinc Media agrees to sell telesales contract business for £100,000

Zinc Media Group PLC on Monday said that it has agreed to sell its remaining legacy telesales contract publishing business, currently trading as Zinc Communicate...

Mon, 21/10/2024 - 13:44


Brand Architekts annual loss narrows as impairment costs resolved

Brand Architekts Group PLC on Monday said its annual loss narrowed despite a fall in revenue, resulting from the resolution of last year’s impairment costs....

Mon, 21/10/2024 - 13:12


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