Bids, mergers and takeovers


IN BRIEF: ‘Administrative issue’ delays Beowulf’s Vardar consolidation

Beowulf Mining PLC - minerals and metals exploration company with operations in the Nordics including the Kallak iron ore asset in northern Sweden - Says...

Fri, 15/03/2024 - 14:10


TOP NEWS: UK CMA invites comments as looks into Barratt bid for Redrow

The UK’s competition watchdog has opened a preliminary investigation into the £2.52 billion acquisition of Redrow PLC by Barratt Developments PLC.

Shares in Barratt fell 0.9%...

Fri, 15/03/2024 - 08:46


TOP NEWS: Vodafone plans share buyback after Italy sale to Swisscom

Vodafone Group PLC on Friday said it has agreed to sell its Italian business to Swisscom AG for €8 billion and will return half of...

Fri, 15/03/2024 - 06:58


EARNINGS AND TRADING: Versarien inks agreement for Brazilian JV

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

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Orcadian Energy PLC...

Thu, 14/03/2024 - 17:25


Abrdn Property Income urges shareholders back ‘compelling’ merger

Abrdn Property Income Trust Ltd on Thursday provided an update on the proposed all-share merger with Custodian Property Income REIT PLC.

In the update the...

Thu, 14/03/2024 - 16:10


PRESS: Top shareholder in Ageas criticises Direct Line approach - Sky

Ageas SA, the Belgian insurer pursuing a takeover of Direct Line Insurance Group PLC, its London-listed rival, is facing opposition from one of its own...

Thu, 14/03/2024 - 15:10


Henderson European and Eurotrust to merge into £700 million investor

Henderson European Focus Trust PLC and Henderson EuroTrust PLC have agreed to combine their portfolios, creating an investment company worth more than £700 million.

The...

Thu, 14/03/2024 - 14:39


Smartspace Software recommends takeover by Sign In Solutions

Smartspace Software PLC on Thursday recommended a takeover approach by Sign In Solutions Inc.

The Bury St Edmunds, England-based developer of smart software solutions said...

Thu, 14/03/2024 - 14:20


PRESS: Entain considers selling overseas gambling brands - FT

The UK’s Entain PLC has hired advisors to oversee potential disposals of several overseas brands, including recent acquisitions, the Financial Times reported on Thursday.

The Isle...

Thu, 14/03/2024 - 12:00


IN BRIEF: MC Mining gets second supplementary statement from Goldway

MC Mining Ltd - Canberra, Australia-based developer of coal mines across South Africa - Says it has received a second supplementary statement from Goldway Capital...

Thu, 14/03/2024 - 10:36


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