Bids, mergers and takeovers


IN BRIEF: International Biotechnology Trust notes Novo to buy Akero

International Biotechnology Trust PLC - investor in biotech and life science companies - Notes portfolio firm Akero Therapeutics Inc as agreed to be taken over...

Thu, 09/10/2025 - 15:40


IN BRIEF: Cloudbreak Discovery eyes Crofton Gold acquisition

Cloudbreak Discovery - London-based gold and metals project developer targeting Western Australia - Says it has secured the exclusive option to acquire the Crofton Gold...

Thu, 09/10/2025 - 14:22


Treatt says earnings to fall amid continued trading headwinds

Treatt PLC on Thursday said it has continued to experience trading headwinds amid sustained high citrus oil prices and softer demand in North America due...

Thu, 09/10/2025 - 12:40


IN BRIEF: Riverstone Energy exits Solid Power following warrant sale

Riverstone Energy Ltd - London-based energy infrastructure and energy transition credit investor - Disposes of all remaining warrants in Louisville, Colorado-based producer of all solid-state...

Thu, 09/10/2025 - 12:07


Lloyds Banking Group takes full ownership of Schroders Personal Wealth

Lloyds Banking Group PLC on Thursday announced the full acquisition of Schroders Personal Wealth, the wealth management and advice business previously operated as a joint...

Thu, 09/10/2025 - 10:36


Challenger Energy agrees to £45 million Sintana all-share deal

Challenger Energy Group PLC on Thursday said it agreed to a £45 million all-share offer by petroleum and natural gas explorer Sintana Energy Inc.

Challenger...

Thu, 09/10/2025 - 10:21


Johnson Matthey eyes top-end profit and significant cash flow progress

Johnson Matthey PLC on Thursday said it was making encouraging progress on free cash flow as it predicted a brighter full-year outlook.

The London-based speciality chemicals...

Thu, 09/10/2025 - 10:17


HSBC to pause share buybacks after announcing Hang Seng buyout plan

HSBC Holdings PLC on Thursday said it will pause share buybacks after making an offer to buy out minority investors in Hong Kong lender Hang...

Thu, 09/10/2025 - 09:20


UPDATE: WH Ireland confirms sale of wealth management arm may collapse

WH Ireland Group PLC’s share price more than doubled on Wednesday, as it said proxy votes indicate that a vote on the sale of its...

Wed, 08/10/2025 - 16:51


IN BRIEF: Centaur Media completes £43 million sale of The Lawyer

Centaur Media PLC - London-based business consultancy group - Completes sale of The Lawyer to Lighthouse Bidco Ltd for £43 million enterprise value. Reports net...

Wed, 08/10/2025 - 16:21


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