Bids, mergers and takeovers

IN BRIEF: Kibo Energy sells Mast Energy stake to partially settle loan

Kibo Energy PLC - Galway, Ireland-based company with energy projects in Africa and UK - Sells remaining 19.5% interest in Mast Energy Developments PLC to...

Tue, 01/10/2024 - 08:57

EXECUTIVE CHANGES: Bank of Ireland promotes ex-Barclays exec to chair

The following is a round-up of London-listed company director and manager changes announced on Friday and Monday and not separately reported by Alliance News:

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Bank of...

Mon, 30/09/2024 - 14:07

UPDATE: Rightmove shares fall as ‘disappointed’ REA withdraws bid

REA Group Ltd on Monday said it no longer intends to make a bid for Rightmove PLC bemoaning a lack of engagement with the UK...

Mon, 30/09/2024 - 12:48

TOP NEWS: Vodafone insists merger with Three UK is ‘pro-competitive’

Vodafone Group PLC on Monday said it disagree with the UK competition watchdog, which earlier this month said the proposed merger between Vodafone UK and...

Mon, 30/09/2024 - 10:54

Frasers sizes up £83 million Mulberry tilt amid fundraise spat

Frasers Group PLC on Monday said it is considering a bid to fully acquire investee Mulberry Group PLC, fearing the luxury goods maker could be...

Mon, 30/09/2024 - 10:35

TOP NEWS: Rightmove refuses to budge as turns down fourth bid from REA

Rightmove PLC on Monday rejected a sweetened takeover approach from Australia’s REA Group Ltd and turned down a request to extend the bid deadline.

The Milton-Keynes...

Mon, 30/09/2024 - 10:28

Learning Technologies says would back near £800 million bid

Learning Technologies Group PLC on Friday said it would back a £792 million takeover bid from US private equity firm should one be forthcoming.

The...

Fri, 27/09/2024 - 18:41

Aquila European Renewables says tailwinds gathering after down period

Aquila European Renewables PLC on Friday remained optimistic of improvements in the second half of the year, as it expects to benefit from a number...

Fri, 27/09/2024 - 12:27

TOP NEWS: Murdoch’s REA ups fourth Rightmove offer to £6.2 billion

REA Group Ltd on Friday issued its fourth acquisition proposal to the board of Rightmove PLC, urging the company to engage in dialogue and extend...

Fri, 27/09/2024 - 12:02

International Public Partnerships partially disposes FHSP investment

International Public Partnerships Ltd on Friday announced a partial disposal of its Family Housing for Service Personnel, or FHSP, investment.

The London-based infrastructure investor said...

Fri, 27/09/2024 - 11:53

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