Bids, mergers and takeovers


TOP NEWS: Mondi approaches DS Smith for £10 billion packaging tie-up

DS Smith PLC on Thursday said it has received a ‘highly preliminary expression of interest’ from packaging industry peer Mondi PLC about a possible merger,...

Thu, 08/02/2024 - 10:37


UK competition watchdog investigating Aviva’s acquisition of AIG Life

The UK Competition Markets Authority on Thursday said it was considering whether the recently announced acquisition of AIG Life Ltd by Aviva PLC could reduce...

Thu, 08/02/2024 - 10:08


WPP boosts ad tech offer in Germany with OH-SO Digital investment

WPP PLC on Thursday said it had bought a minority stake in OH-SO Digital, a new digital-first marketing agency launching March 1.

The London-based advertising and...

Thu, 08/02/2024 - 09:06


IN BRIEF: Belluscura says all but one condition satisfied for TMT buy

Belluscura PLC - London-headquartered medical device developer - After announcing in January the revised terms of an all-share offer by Belluscura for the whole of...

Wed, 07/02/2024 - 21:57


IN BRIEF: Hipgnosis Songs votes in favour of fee to potential bidders

Hipgnosis Songs Fund Ltd - London-based investor in music rights - Says 99.9% of shareholders vote in favour of a special resolution at its extraordinary...

Wed, 07/02/2024 - 14:09


Redx Pharma shares skyrocket on deal to sell inhibitor program

Redx Pharma PLC on Wednesday said it has struck a deal to sell Kirsten rat sarcoma virus inhibitor program to Dublin-based Jazz Pharmaceuticals PLC.

Redx...

Wed, 07/02/2024 - 11:08


DCC says profit ‘modestly ahead’ of 2023 in line with expectations

DCC PLC on Wednesday said that it was progressing towards another year of profit growth, as the company also provided updates on its ‘active’ year...

Wed, 07/02/2024 - 08:39


TOP NEWS: Barratt agrees Redrow takeover as both report fall in sales

Barratt Developments PLC on Wednesday said it agreed the terms of an all-share takeover offer for smaller peer Redrow PLC, valuing Redrow at £2.52 billion.

This...

Wed, 07/02/2024 - 08:21


TRADING UPDATES: Smartspace extends deadline; EDX launches fundraising

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

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Tertiary Minerals PLC - mineral exploration...

Tue, 06/02/2024 - 19:15


TRADING UPDATES: Power Metal firms Tati gold; Union Jack inks deal

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

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Power Metal Resources PLC - exploration...

Tue, 06/02/2024 - 17:35


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