Bids, mergers and takeovers


TOP NEWS: Renewi says would back £701 million Macquarie tilt

FTSE 250-listed Renewi PLC said it would recommend a new takeover proposal worth over £700 million from Macquarie Asset Management should a firm offer materialise....

Thu, 28/11/2024 - 11:24


TOP NEWS: Fortress Investment to buy Loungers for £338 million

Loungers PLC said on Thursday it has agreed to the terms and conditions of a roughly £340 million all-cash takeover by Fortress Investment Group, alongside...

Thu, 28/11/2024 - 10:00


Energean reduces production guidance as disposals set to complete

Energean PLC on Thursday reported strong revenue figures as it said production in Israel was unaffected by the conflicts in Gaza and Lebanon.

Energean is...

Thu, 28/11/2024 - 09:50


TOP NEWS: Direct Line rejects £3.3 billion bid approach from Aviva

Aviva PLC on Wednesday said it had made an approach to buy Direct Line Insurance Group PLC, which had been rejected.

London-based Aviva said the cash...

Wed, 27/11/2024 - 19:29


Nationwide profit falls but books big gain from Virgin Money deal

Nationwide Building Society on Wednesday posted a steep fall in profit and revenue amidst ‘challenging’ economic conditions, in its first earning release following its acquisition...

Wed, 27/11/2024 - 11:42


Johnson Matthey half-year revenue down on ‘challenging’ backdrop

Johnson Matthey PLC on Wednesday reported a ‘resilient’ first-half performance as revenue fell, but profit was boosted by a disposal gain.

The London-based chemicals maker said...

Wed, 27/11/2024 - 10:25


IN BRIEF: Apax funds to buy Evelyn Partners accountancy business

Apax Global Alpha Ltd - closed-ended investment company providing access to the private equity funds of investment adviser Apax Partners LLP - Expects to invest...

Wed, 27/11/2024 - 10:09


IN BRIEF: JD Sports Fashion completes purchase of Paris-based Courir

JD Sports Fashion PLC - Bury, Manchester-based sportswear retailer - Completes the acquisition of Paris-based Groupe Courir SAS, a retailer of sneakers and other sporting...

Wed, 27/11/2024 - 10:05


Frasers adds South African retail giant Holdsport to brand roster

Frasers Group PLC confirmed on Tuesday its acquisition of Holdsport Group from Old Mutual Ltd.

The Shirebrook, England-based owner of multiple retailers, including the House of...

Tue, 26/11/2024 - 13:12


IN BRIEF: Ashtead Technology acquires Seascan and J2 Subsea

Ashtead Technology Holdings PLC - Aberdeenshire, Scotland-based subsea equipment rental company for the offshore energy sector - Completes its £63 million acquisition of Seascan Ltd...

Tue, 26/11/2024 - 12:59


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