Bids, mergers and takeovers


IN BRIEF: CMA issues initial enforcement order on Pennon for SES Water

Pennon Group PLC - Exeter-based water utility - The UK Competition & Markets Authority says that on Monday it served an initial enforcement order on...

Thu, 11/01/2024 - 12:04


IN BRIEF: Microlise completes Enterprise Software Systems takeover

Microlise Group PLC - Nottingham, England-based provider of software-as-a-service transport technology solutions to fleet operators - Purchases entire issued share capital of Altrincham, England-based Enterprise...

Thu, 11/01/2024 - 12:03


TOP NEWS: LondonMetric Property and LXi REIT plan all-share merger

LondonMetric Property PLC and LXi REIT PLC on Thursday said they have agreed to an all-share merger that will create the UK’s fourth largest real...

Thu, 11/01/2024 - 09:00


TOP NEWS: Informa announces TechTarget merger and strong annual growth

Informa PLC on Thursday reported strong revenue growth in its latest year, and said its Tech digital businesses will combine with US-listed TechTarget Inc.

The London-based...

Thu, 11/01/2024 - 08:50


UPDATE: Pennon acquires SES Water owner, raises £180 million

Pennon Group PLC on Wednesday said it has raised £180 million through a fundraise, in connection with its newly announced takeover of Sutton & East...

Wed, 10/01/2024 - 16:54


IN BRIEF: Valereum confirms new CEO, sets date for takeover EGM

Valereum PLC - Gibraltar-based company linking mainstream currency products into cryptocurrencies - Nick Cowan officially joins board as chief executive officer. Cowan founded GSX Group...

Wed, 10/01/2024 - 14:27


IN BRIEF: Barings Emerging sells Russian holding for $1.6 million

Barings Emerging EMEA Opportunities PLC - Leeds, England-based investor backing equity securities listed or traded in Eastern Europe, the Middle East and Africa - Sells...

Wed, 10/01/2024 - 13:53


TOP NEWS: Property Franchise Group and Belvoir agree all-share merger

Belvoir Group PLC and Property Franchise Group PLC on Wednesday said they have agreed an all-share merger that will create a £214 million company managing...

Wed, 10/01/2024 - 09:22


TOP NEWS: Pennon acquires SES Water owner, plans fundraise

Pennon Group PLC on Wednesday announced a placing and retail offer to raise up to £180 million, in connection with its newly announced takeover of...

Wed, 10/01/2024 - 09:12


Oxford Instruments buys First Light in France for up to €19 million

Oxford Instruments PLC on Wednesday said its has completed the acquisition of French camera designer First Light Imaging SAS.

Oxford instruments is an Abingdon, England-headquartered...

Wed, 10/01/2024 - 08:38


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