Bids, mergers and takeovers


Direct Line reports financial progress ahead of Aviva takeover

Direct Line Insurance Group PLC on Tuesday said it is keeping its foot on the accelerator ahead of the £3.7 billion takeover by Aviva PLC.

The...

Tue, 04/03/2025 - 10:56


IN BRIEF: Topps Tiles pleased as CMA agrees in principle to CTD remedy

Topps Tiles PLC - Leicestershire, England tile retailer - Says pleased that UK’s Competition and Markets Authority approves in principle its proposed remedies in lieu...

Mon, 03/03/2025 - 20:19


IN BRIEF: Cordiant Digital completes purchase of Belgian data centres

Cordiant Digital Infrastructure Ltd - UK-based investor in specialist digital infrastructure - Completes acquisition of Belgian data centres. The company has bought a 47.5% economic...

Mon, 03/03/2025 - 16:39


Close Brothers completes sale of asset management arm to Oaktree

Close Brothers Group PLC on Monday said it has completed the sale of its wealth management division, Close Brothers Asset Management, to funds managed by...

Mon, 03/03/2025 - 14:26


Assura disposes seven assets for £64 million, reaches milestone

Assura PLC on Monday said it has sold seven assets for £64 million, taking its total disposals since the start of the financial year to...

Mon, 03/03/2025 - 13:22


IN BRIEF: XPS Pensions completes purchase of Polaris Actuaries

XPS Pensions Group PLC - Reading, England-based pensions consulting and administration company - Completes acquisition of Polaris Actuaries and Consultants Ltd. It will pay a...

Mon, 03/03/2025 - 13:05


Hunting shares climbs as Rival Downhole Tools stake sale completes

Hunting PLC on Monday said it has completed the sale of its 23% stake in Rival Downhole Tools LC for $13.1 million.

Hunting shares jumped 6.8%...

Mon, 03/03/2025 - 11:18


Grocer Sainsbury’s seals Argos card portfolio sale to NewDay

J Sainsbury PLC on Monday said it sealed the sale of a credit card portfolio of its Argos general merchandise arm, and affirmed plans to...

Mon, 03/03/2025 - 11:10


Senior closes in on Aerostructures sale as reports higher profit

Senior PLC on Monday said the sale of its Aerostructures business it at an ‘advanced stage’ as it delivered results in line with its expectations....

Mon, 03/03/2025 - 11:04


PRESS: CK Infrastructure may bid for UK firm Viridor - Bloomberg

CK Infrastructure Holdings Ltd is in talks with potential advisors to study a potential bid for UK waste management firm Viridor Ltd, Bloomberg reported on...

Sat, 01/03/2025 - 11:17


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