Bids, mergers and takeovers


PRESS: easyJet shares up amid reported interest from shipping firm MSC

easyJet PLC has caught the eye of Mediterranean Shipping Co, Italy’s Corriere della Sera reported on Tuesday, with the sea transport firm mulling an investment...

Tue, 14/10/2025 - 09:09


EARNINGS AND TRADING: Cordel expands contract; Colefax’s tender offer

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

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Angus Energy PLC...

Mon, 13/10/2025 - 20:00


Norcros completes Fibo takeover after UK competition watchdog approval

Norcros PLC on Monday said it received UK Competition & Markets approval for its acquisition of Oslo-based Fibo Holding AS.

Norcros, a Wilmslow, Cheshire-based supplier of...

Mon, 13/10/2025 - 12:27


IN BRIEF: Hydrogen Utopia drops cannabis acquisition to focus on core

Hydrogen Utopia International PLC - London-based developer of technology to convert non-recyclable waste plastics into hydrogen and other clean energy - Backs out of agreement...

Mon, 13/10/2025 - 12:22


IN BRIEF: Renew Holdings buys Emerald Power for up to £12 million

Renew Holdings PLC - Leeds, England-based engineering services group - Wholly-owned subsidiary Excalon Holdings Ltd acquires Cheshire, England-based overhead lines specialist Emerald Power Ltd for...

Mon, 13/10/2025 - 11:35


UPDATE: Big Yellow says in sale talks as Blackstone confirms interest

Big Yellow Group PLC said it has held meetings with ‘a small number of parties’ that could lead to a takeover offer, as Blackstone Europe...

Mon, 13/10/2025 - 10:50


Serica Energy agrees to buy ‘world-class’ North Sea licences from BP

Serica Energy PLC on Monday said it has signed an agreement to buy all of BP PLC’s stakes in the P111 and P2544 licences in...

Mon, 13/10/2025 - 10:39


Allwyn International strikes €16 billion merger with Greece’s OPAP

Allwyn International AG, which operates the National Lottery in the UK, on Monday said it has agreed a deal to merge with Athens-based OPAP SA...

Mon, 13/10/2025 - 10:18


Blackstone eyes offer for Big Yellow as sells assets to Tritax Big Box

Blackstone Europe LLP on Monday confirmed it is considering a cash takeover offer for Big Yellow Group PLC, as Tritax Big Box REIT PLC said...

Mon, 13/10/2025 - 09:32


Canal+ to squeeze out MultiChoice shareholders after crossing 90% mark

Paris-based Canal+ SA will compulsorily acquire the remaining shares in the Johannesburg-based entertainment company MultiChoice Group Ltd after crossing the key 90% share ownership threshold....

Mon, 13/10/2025 - 07:51


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