Bids, mergers and takeovers


CORRECT: Inspecs keeps options open as investor urges break-up

(Clarifying the background of Ian Livingstone)

A leading shareholder in Inspecs PLC urged the company to prioritise a sum-of-the-parts approach when considering rival bid approaches.

Last week,...

Wed, 29/10/2025 - 17:55


IN BRIEF: Tritax Big Box gets upgrade; Aberdeen ups manager interest

Tritax Big Box REIT PLC - real estate investment trust focused on ’big box’ logistics properties - The company notes that Moody’s Ratings has upgraded...

Wed, 29/10/2025 - 10:52


Inspecs keeps options open as investor urges break-up amid M&A talks

A leading shareholder in Inspecs PLC urged the company to prioritise a sum-of-the-parts approach when considering rival bid approaches.

Last week, Bath, England-based Inspecs said that...

Wed, 29/10/2025 - 10:44


UK regulator clears Assura acquisition by Primary Health Properties

The UK Competition & Markets Authority on Wednesday cleared the acquisition of Assura PLC by Primary Health Properties PLC.

The competition and consumer protection regulator said...

Wed, 29/10/2025 - 09:58


80 Mile takes full ownership of Hydrogen Valley, inks biofuel deals

80 Mile PLC on Tuesday said it will take sole ownership of Hydrogen Valley Ltd, alongside signing three feedstock deals.

The metal and gas explorer’s...

Tue, 28/10/2025 - 15:11


UK regulator opens probe into Fidelity National’s TSS acquisition

The UK Competition & Markets Authority on Tuesday said it has launched a merger inquiry into Fidelity National Information Services Inc’s planned acquisition of Total...

Tue, 28/10/2025 - 12:40


IN BRIEF: Next 15 sells Blueshirt businesses, keeps minority stakes

Next 15 Group PLC - London-based digital marketing firm - Agrees to sell its majority-owned US-based capital markets advisory businesses, The Blueshirt Group LLC and...

Tue, 28/10/2025 - 10:58


Idox recommends going private in takeover by US investment vehicle

Idox PLC on Tuesday said it has agreed to a takeover offer from a vehicle indirectly owned by funds managed by Long Path Partners.

Idox...

Tue, 28/10/2025 - 09:56


Barclays to buy US consumer loan platform for $800 million

Barclays PLC on Tuesday that its US arm will acquire direct-to-consumer loan origination platform Best Egg Inc for around $800 million.

The consideration is based...

Tue, 28/10/2025 - 09:18


Conygar Investment profits from Anglesey brownfield site sale

Conygar Investment Co PLC on Monday said it has exchanged contracts to sell its Anglesey, Wales based brownfield land holding to Stena Line (UK) Ltd...

Mon, 27/10/2025 - 16:31


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