Bids, mergers and takeovers


TOP NEWS: UK CMA clears £2.9 billion Virgin Money buy by Nationwide

The UK Competition & Markets Authority on Friday said it will not proceed with an investigation into the planned acquisition of Virgin Money UK PLC...

Fri, 19/07/2024 - 11:27


TOP NEWS: Bridgepoint full year to beat guidance as ECP deal closes

Bridgepoint Group PLC on Friday said its first-half results were ahead of expectations, as it prepares to complete its £835 million acquisition of Energy Capital...

Fri, 19/07/2024 - 09:20


IN BRIEF: Kretinsky confirms intentions for Royal Mail after IDS buy

International Distributions Services PLC - London-based letter and package carrier and owner of Royal Mail, Parcelforce and General Logistics Systems - EP Corporate Group AS...

Thu, 18/07/2024 - 14:39


IN BRIEF: NewRiver gets more time to make Capital & Regional offer

Capital & Regional PLC - London-based real estate investment trust - UK Panel on Takeovers & Mergers gives NewRiver REIT PLC until August 15 to...

Thu, 18/07/2024 - 14:06


IN BRIEF: Vodafone Italy chief to depart prior to sale to Swisscom

Vodafone Group PLC - Newbury, Berkshire-based telecommunications provider - Aldo Bisio will step down as chief executive officer of Vodafone Italy on November 15 ‘to...

Thu, 18/07/2024 - 12:57


IN BRIEF: Darktrace says annual revenue up 26% ahead of takeover

Darktrace PLC - Cambridge, England-based cybersecurity provider - Gives a trading update ahead of its takeover by US private equity firm Thoma Bravo LP. Revenue...

Thu, 18/07/2024 - 12:44


TRADING UPDATES: Pennpetro strikes Texas deal; Nanoco’s new facility

The following is a round-up of updates by London-listed companies, issued on Wednesday and not separately reported by Alliance News:

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Pennpetro Energy PLC - Texas-focused oil...

Wed, 17/07/2024 - 19:40


TRADING UPDATES: Critical Mineral Resources strikes Igli deal

The following is a round-up of updates by London-listed companies, issued on Wednesday and not separately reported by Alliance News:

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Critical Mineral Resources PLC - exploration...

Wed, 17/07/2024 - 19:39


IN BRIEF: Mitie buys high-voltage power connections firm ESM Power

Mitie Group PLC - Glasgow-based facilities management - Buys Scunthorpe, Lincolnshire-based ESM Power Ltd for up to £8.5 million, including a £5.5 million initial payment...

Wed, 17/07/2024 - 10:39


British tycoon Jatania close to striking rescue deal for Body Shop

A consortium led by British tycoon Mike Jatania is close to agreeing a rescue deal for Body Shop International Ltd, administrators of the stricken high...

Wed, 17/07/2024 - 08:43


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