Bids, mergers and takeovers


Keysight acquisition of Spirent passes UK regulatory hurdle

The UK competition regulator on Thursday cleared the takeover of Spirent Communications PLC by Keysight Technologies Inc.

The Competition & Markets Authority said it has decided...

Thu, 13/03/2025 - 12:48


Restore shares rise on swing to profit as margin increases

Restore PLC on Thursday said it swung to profit from loss in 2024 and hiked its dividend despite a small drop in revenue.

The London-based digital...

Thu, 13/03/2025 - 12:20


IN BRIEF: Kingswood Holdings reveals buy offers as financials worsen

Kingswood Holdings Ltd - London-based wealth and investment management company - Says it is in advanced discussions with HSQ Investments Ltd regarding a possible cash...

Wed, 12/03/2025 - 19:37


Public Policy loss widens as US election prompts cautious spending

Public Policy Holding Co Inc on Wednesday said its loss widened during 2024 as expenses rose, and the firm navigated a ‘challenging environment’ amid US...

Wed, 12/03/2025 - 15:07


Sirius Real Estate to buy Southhampton business park

Sirius Real Estate Ltd on Wednesday announced its acquisition of Chalcroft Business Park in England for £36.5 million.

The London and Johannesburg-listed property investor said...

Wed, 12/03/2025 - 12:12


Cake Box raises equity to fund £22 million Ambala Foods acquisition

Cake Box Holdings PLC on Wednesday raised £7.0 million from a share offer to partially fund its agreement to purchase sweets maker Ambala Foods Ltd.

Cake...

Wed, 12/03/2025 - 11:31


Care REIT agrees terms for £450 million takeover by CareTrust REIT

Care REIT PLC on Tuesday said it has agreed the terms for a potential takeover by a US real estate investment trust focused on seniors...

Tue, 11/03/2025 - 14:15


PRESS: Air France, Lufthansa vie for Spanish airline stake

Air France-KLM SA and Cologne, Germany-based Deutsche Lufthansa AG have made competing offers to buy a stake in indebted Spanish carrier Air Europa Lineas Aereas...

Tue, 11/03/2025 - 12:05


TI Fluid pays no final dividend ahead of ABC takeover, as profit falls

TI Fluid Systems PLC on Tuesday said profit fell during 2024 despite a rise in revenue, and it will pay no final dividend due to...

Tue, 11/03/2025 - 09:56


Confident Rotork pushes into South Korea and launches new buyback

Rotork PLC on Tuesday announced a new share buyback, and a bolt-on acquisition, alongside improved sales, margin and orders.

In response, shares in Rotork rose 7.6%...

Tue, 11/03/2025 - 09:29


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