Bids, mergers and takeovers


UPDATE: Unilever and McCormick deal imminent amid ‘advanced’ talks

Unilever PLC said it may finalise a business combination with US seasoning brand McCormick & Co Inc later Tuesday, as ‘advanced discussions’ continue.

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Tue, 31/03/2026 - 09:24


PRESS: Unilever edges toward deal with US spice brand McCormick

Unilever PLC is close to confirming plans to merge its Food business with US seasoning brand McCormick, the Financial Times reported on Tuesday.

Earlier this...

Tue, 31/03/2026 - 06:59


TRADING UPDATES: Adalan restructures capital ahead of reverse takeover

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

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Adalan Ventures PLC - Russia-focused fintech...

Mon, 30/03/2026 - 20:39


IN BRIEF: Sirius Real Estate looks set to acquire German business park

Sirius Real Estate Ltd - London and Johannesburg-listed property investor - Says it will buy a business park in Kiel, Germany, for €93.4 million, adding...

Mon, 30/03/2026 - 16:22


accesso Technology reports strong strategic progress in uncertain year

accesso Technology Group PLC on Monday said Chief Executive Steve Brown is stepping down as it reported a jump in annual profit and a small...

Mon, 30/03/2026 - 12:20


IN BRIEF: Team buys Epic Guernsey fund services, investment mandates

Team PLC - Jersey-based wealth, asset management and financial services - Makes two acquisitions for £1.9 million in total, all in new Team shares. Team...

Mon, 30/03/2026 - 11:40


PRESS: Blackstone in advanced talks to buy engineering firm Senior

Blackstone Inc is part of a consortium that is in advanced talks to buy UK engineering firm Senior PLC, the Financial Times reported on Friday,...

Mon, 30/03/2026 - 09:12


Permanent TSB says private equity firms sizing up takeover tilt

Permanent TSB Group Holdings PLC on Monday said private equity firms Lone Star Funds and Sixth Street have thrown their hats in the ring to...

Mon, 30/03/2026 - 08:46


CAB Payments calls ‘unsolicited’ offer from Helios ‘unrecommendable’

CAB Payments Holdings PLC on Friday urged Helios Investment Partners LLP to consider making a higher offer after its large shareholder declined to provide an...

Fri, 27/03/2026 - 20:44


TRADING UPDATES: Winking to acquire Quebec-based Studios Ampera

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

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Power Metal Resources PLC - metals...

Fri, 27/03/2026 - 17:58


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