Bids, mergers and takeovers


NIOX ‘minded to recommend’ sweetened proposal from Keensight

NIOX Group PLC on Thursday confirmed it received a revised 81 pence per share takeover proposal from Keensight Capital SAS.

NIOX said it has evaluated the...

Thu, 20/03/2025 - 16:37


Ocean Wilsons profit jumps as proposes much higher dividend for 2025

Ocean Wilsons Holdings Ltd on Thursday announced healthy annual profit and revenue growth.

The Bermuda-based investment holding company said pretax profit jumped 49% to $162.6 million...

Thu, 20/03/2025 - 11:49


Allianz, BlackRock cohort to acquire insurance consolidator Viridium

Allianz SE and BlackRock Inc on Wednesday said they were part of a consortium that has agreed to purchase European life insurance consolidator Viridium Holding...

Wed, 19/03/2025 - 14:11


Crimson Tide shareholders vote down £6.5 million merger with Checkit

Crimson Tide PLC on Wednesday said shareholders have voted down its proposed merger with Checkit PLC.

The £6.5 million deal was agreed in February between the...

Wed, 19/03/2025 - 12:20


CK Infrastructure earnings edge up in 2024 amid ‘challenging’ market

CK Infrastructure Holdings Ltd on Wednesday reported a slight increase in annual profit despite a ‘challenging’ operating environment, as acquisitions and stable regulated businesses helped...

Wed, 19/03/2025 - 12:10


Pfizer sells entire stake in Haleon via secondary offering

Pfizer Inc on Tuesday said it will sell its entire residual stake in Haleon PLC, offloading approximately 662 million shares in the consumer health firm...

Tue, 18/03/2025 - 19:00


Afentra in talks to buy Angola oil assets, but no certainty on deal

Afentra PLC on Tuesday confirmed it is in discussions to acquire stakes in two offshore Angolan oil blocks from Etu Energias SA but cautioned that...

Tue, 18/03/2025 - 14:24


Thames Water aims to agree takeover by end of June as mulls approaches

Thames Water said it has received six takeover approaches from potential suitors to buy the company, and that it hopes to agree a deal by...

Tue, 18/03/2025 - 13:33


UK competition watchdog OK’s Capita One disposal worth £200 million

The UK Competition & Markets Authority on Tuesday said it will not refer the disposal of Capita PLC’s software business to a subsidiary of MRI...

Tue, 18/03/2025 - 12:20


Frasers Group stake in XXL increases, triggering mandatory offer rule

Frasers Group PLC on Tuesday said it will make mandatory offer for XXL ASA, Norwegian sportswear retailer as its stake passes the one-third threshold.

The...

Tue, 18/03/2025 - 11:40


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