Bids, mergers and takeovers


BP picks up Ashford site to boost electric charging scope for trucks

BP PLC on Thursday stepped up plans to increase its electric charging capacity for heavy goods vehicles by buying one of the largest truck stops...

Thu, 14/03/2024 - 10:19


TOP NEWS: AstraZeneca buys France’s Amolyt Pharma for $1 billion

AstraZeneca PLC on Thursday said it has struck a deal to acquire Amolyt Pharma SAS, strengthening its late-stage rare disease pipeline.

The Cambridge-based pharmaceutical company...

Thu, 14/03/2024 - 10:01


EARNINGS AND TRADING: PensionBee nears profit; OptiBiotix Indian deal

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

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PensionBee Group PLC...

Wed, 13/03/2024 - 20:49


TRADING UPDATES: Redrock acquires remainder of Australian subsidiary

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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Vinanz Ltd - Virgin-Islands-based Bitcoin mining...

Wed, 13/03/2024 - 18:18


IN BRIEF: Blue Star Capital Dynasty carrying value drops significantly

Blue Star Capital PLC - London-based investment company focused on the esports and new technologies sectors - Says its investment in Dynasty Gaming & Media...

Wed, 13/03/2024 - 15:24


Custodian amends terms and reaffirms commitment to abrdn merger

<p>Custodian Property Income REIT PLC on Wednesday said that it believed the proposed merger with abrdn Property Income Trust Ltd had a ‘compelling strategic and...

Wed, 13/03/2024 - 14:29


UPDATE: Advanced Medical 2023 profit falls; buys Peters Surgical

Advanced Medical Solutions Group PLC on Wednesday announced a new acquisition and reported weaker annual profit, despite growth in revenue.

The Cheshire, England-based surgical dressings...

Wed, 13/03/2024 - 14:05


Advanced Medical 2023 profit falls; buys Peters Surgical

Advanced Medical Solutions Group PLC on Wednesday announced a new acquisition and reported weaker annual profit, despite growth in revenue.

The Cheshire, England-based surgical dressings...

Wed, 13/03/2024 - 13:26


IN BRIEF: Fidelity China to buy net assets from abrdn China for merger

Fidelity China Special Situations PLC - China-focused investment trust - Regarding combination of assets with those of abrdn China Investment Co Ltd, which was approved...

Wed, 13/03/2024 - 12:06


UPDATE: Ageas seeks Direct Line backing after ‘compelling’ new bid

Ageas SA on Wednesday described its fresh bid approach for Direct Line Insurance Group PLC as ‘compelling’.

Ageas Chief Executive Hans De Cuyper said the...

Wed, 13/03/2024 - 11:56


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