Bids, mergers and takeovers


IN BRIEF: Ferguson announces four new US acquisitions as eyes growth

Ferguson PLC - Wokingham, England-based heating and plumbing products distributor - Announces it bought four US-based companies with a total annualised revenue of about $350...

Wed, 22/05/2024 - 12:27


Admiral Acquisition agrees takeover deal for ASP Acuren

Admiral Acquisition Ltd on Wednesday said it has agreed to buy the parent company of Acuren from American Securities LLC.

The special-purpose acquisition company, which...

Wed, 22/05/2024 - 11:41


ME Group firm sells Sempa to Food Machine Invest for €4.6 million

ME Group International PLC on Wednesday said its subsidiary ME Group GSS sold its entire interest in Sempa SAS to Food Machine Invest for €4.6...

Wed, 22/05/2024 - 10:12


IN BRIEF: Wickes completes purchase of majority stake in Solar Fast

Wickes Group PLC - Watford, England-based building supplies retailer - Completes acquisition of majority stake in Solar Fast. Says it has received FCA approval.

In...

Tue, 21/05/2024 - 16:56


UPDATE: XP Power rejects ‘opportunistic’ approach by Advanced Energy

XP Power Ltd on Tuesday confirmed it rejected takeover approaches by New York-listed Advanced Energy Industries Ltd.

The maker of power control systems received approaches...

Tue, 21/05/2024 - 11:18


TOP NEWS: Pennon reports widened loss; CMA opens consultations

Pennon Group PLC on Tuesday reported an increased loss but a higher dividend, as the UK Competition & Markets Authority opened public consultations relating to...

Tue, 21/05/2024 - 10:29


TOP NEWS: Entain puts Georgia asset on chopping block after probe

Entain PLC backed its ‘portfolio of diversified’ assets, as it reported the conclusions of a strategic review on Tuesday, opting to hold on to its...

Tue, 21/05/2024 - 09:33


TOP NEWS: XP Power rejects takeover approach by Advanced Energy

XP Power Ltd shares jumped on Tuesday after its board unanimously rejected takeover approaches by New York-listed Advanced Energy Industries Ltd.

The maker of power...

Tue, 21/05/2024 - 08:58


Power Metal ties up 75% acquisition of engineering technology provider

Power Metal Resources PLC on Monday said it completed the acquisition of 75% of GSA (Environmental) Ltd shares, as previously announced in late February.

Following successful...

Mon, 20/05/2024 - 13:21


Helical enters joint venture with Orion to redevelop City property

Helical PLC on Monday sold a 50% stake in a City property for £55 million to help fund its redevelopment.

The London-focused property developer said it...

Mon, 20/05/2024 - 13:17


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