Bids, mergers and takeovers


PRESS: Direct Line suitor Ageas heads to China for Fosun backing

Direct Line Insurance Group PLC suitor Ageas SA has looked to win support of its own largest shareholder, China’s Fosun, in its bid to acquire...

Sun, 17/03/2024 - 10:50


EARNINGS AND TRADING: Cornish Metals CEO departs; Major Nexxen buyback

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

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Nexxen International Ltd...

Fri, 15/03/2024 - 20:48


IN BRIEF: Digital 9 completes sale of Verne for around £450 million

Digital 9 Infrastructure PLC - London-based investor in internet infrastructure, such as data centres and subsea fibre - Completes the sale of its entire stake...

Fri, 15/03/2024 - 20:31


IN BRIEF: Ikigai Ventures narrows loss but fails to progress deals

Ikigai Ventures Ltd - Special purpose acquisition company focused on Asia and Europe - Reports comprehensive loss in the six months to December 31 of...

Fri, 15/03/2024 - 19:51


IN BRIEF: Network International extends completion date of takeover

Network International Holdings PLC - London-based Middle East and Africa-focused payments provider - Updates on planned takeover by Brookfield Asset Management Ltd. Confirms that regulatory...

Fri, 15/03/2024 - 19:46


IN BRIEF: R8 Capital targets August to complete Redwood acquisition

R8 Capital Investments PLC - London-based fintech with a bitcoin banking app - Expects the acquisition of Redwood Financial Partners Ltd, announced in November, to...

Fri, 15/03/2024 - 19:45


EARNINGS AND TRADING: Cykel and Mustang push back takeover deadline

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

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Zenova Group PLC...

Fri, 15/03/2024 - 17:36


IN BRIEF: Hammerson ties up sale of Union Square shopping centre

Hammerson PLC - London-based property development and investment company - Seals the sale of Union Square shopping centre in Aberdeen, Scotland for £111 million in...

Fri, 15/03/2024 - 15:14


TOP NEWS: JD.com bows out of Currys acquisition race

JD.com on Friday said that it had was no longer interested in acquiring Currys PLC.

In February, the Beijing-based company said that it was considering acquiring...

Fri, 15/03/2024 - 14:34


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


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