Bids, mergers and takeovers


TOP NEWS: Britvic agrees ‘compelling’ £3.3 billion Carlsberg offer

Britvic PLC on Monday accepted a £3.3 billion takeover approach from Denmark’s Carlsberg AS.

The Hemel Hempsted-based soft drinks manufacturer said the deal values each Britvic...

Mon, 08/07/2024 - 08:57


IN BRIEF: Gresham Technologies bid scheme sanctioned by High Court

Gresham Technologies PLC - London-based software and services for data integrity and financial management - High Court grants the scheme court order sanctioning the scheme...

Fri, 05/07/2024 - 21:37


IN BRIEF: Mining Minerals & Metals PLC aims to acquire Mosman farminee

Mining Minerals & Metals PLC - London-based company aiming to acquire natural resource exploration businesses and Mosman Oil and Gas Limited - Sydney-based oil and...

Fri, 05/07/2024 - 21:10


IN BRIEF: Harbour Energy shareholders back Wintershall deal

Harbour Energy PLC - oil and gas company operating in the UK North Sea - Shareholders approve the acquisition of Wintershall Dea AG’s upstream oil...

Fri, 05/07/2024 - 19:36


TOP NEWS: Crest Nicholson turns down approach from housebuilder Avant

Crest Nicholson Holdings PLC on Friday spurned fresh deal-making interest a month after rejecting a possible offer from rival housebuilder Bellway PLC.

Responding to media speculation,...

Fri, 05/07/2024 - 15:45


IN BRIEF: Smurfit Kappa-WestRock deal takes effect

Smurfit Kappa Group PLC - Dublin-based packaging manufacturer - Tie-up with WestRock Co becomes effective on Friday. On Monday, Smurfit Kappa shares will be delisting...

Fri, 05/07/2024 - 15:20


PRESS: Crest Nicholson in new M&A interest after shrugging off Bellway

Crest Nicholson Holdings PLC has attracted fresh takeover interest after rejecting a possible offer from rival housebuilder Bellway PLC, as the housing sector was boosted...

Fri, 05/07/2024 - 14:56


IN BRIEF: South32 says Illawarra coal sale gets nod in Australia

South32 Ltd - Perth-based diversified mining group - Says the sale of its Illawarra metallurgical coal to an entity owned by Golden Energy & Resources...

Fri, 05/07/2024 - 08:30


Glencore wins final regulatory clearance to acquire Teck’s coal assets

Glencore PLC said on Friday it has received approval from Canada to acquire a 77% interest in Elk Valley Resources.

The Barr, Switzerland-based miner and...

Fri, 05/07/2024 - 08:20


IN BRIEF: Advanced Medical Solutions completes Peters Surgical buy

Advanced Medical Solutions Group PLC - Cheshire, England-based surgical dressings company - Confirms that, following the regulatory approval of its acquisition of Peters Surgical, the...

Thu, 04/07/2024 - 18:11


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