Bids, mergers and takeovers


Harland & Wolff confirms approach to buy Isles of Scilly Steamship

Harland & Wolff Group Holdings PLC on Friday confirmed it made an indicative and preliminary takeover approach for Isles of Scilly Steamship Co Ltd, which...

Fri, 24/11/2023 - 11:38


JTC proposes acquisition of boutique asset manager Blackheath Capital

JTC PLC on Friday announced the proposed acquisition of boutique asset management business Blackheath Capital Management LLP for an undisclosed fee.

The Jersey-based institutional and private...

Fri, 24/11/2023 - 11:02


Montanaro says summer optimism ‘dashed’ as asset value falls

Montanaro UK Smaller Cos Investment Trust PLC on Friday said net asset value decreased in its latest half year, amid a drawn-out period of ‘doom...

Fri, 24/11/2023 - 10:13


IN BRIEF: Gresham House’s takeover gets Irish banking approval

Gresham House PLC - investor in utility-scale battery energy storage systems - Receives approval from the Central Bank of Ireland in respect of the change...

Thu, 23/11/2023 - 18:30


Isles of Scilly Steamship rejects takeover approach by Harland & Wolff

Isles of Scilly Steamship Co Ltd on Friday announced that it unequivocally rejected a preliminary approach from Harland & Wolff Group Holdings PLC.

Harland & Wolff...

Thu, 23/11/2023 - 18:10


Wilmington snaps up Astutis in deal worth up to £21.5 million

Wilmington PLC on Thursday said it has bought Astutis, in a deal worth up to £21.5 million.

Wilmington is a London-based provider of information and training...

Thu, 23/11/2023 - 16:51


Jenzabar now able to block Tribal buy by Ellucian as increases stake

Jenzabar Inc, Tribal Group PLC’s largest shareholder, raised its stake in Tribal as it continued to oppose a takeover by Ellucian Co LP, as recommended...

Thu, 23/11/2023 - 14:16


IN BRIEF: SigmaRoc calls December 11 vote on CRH asset purchase

SigmaRoc PLC - London-based buy-and-build specialist targeting construction materials assets - Shares resume trading on AIM in London on Thursday after SigmaRoc raises £200 million...

Thu, 23/11/2023 - 13:16


Avation gets takeover approach but ends talks, says well-positioned

Avation PLC on Thursday revealed it was approached this summer about a potential takeover offer, but it has since ended the conversation, noting that it...

Thu, 23/11/2023 - 13:06


Jersey Oil agrees to farm out interest in Greater Buchan to Serica

Jersey Oil & Gas PLC on Thursday said it agreed to farm-out a 30% interest in the Greater Buchan Area licenses to Serica Energy UK...

Thu, 23/11/2023 - 11:49


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