Bids, mergers and takeovers


Tribal’s largest shareholder Jenzabar opposes takeover by Ellucian

Tribal Group PLC’s largest individual shareholder said on Monday that it opposes the planned takeover of the company by a US software provider to the...

Mon, 20/11/2023 - 14:34


Kitwave boosts business in north-west with Wilds of Oldham buy

Kitwave Group PLC on Monday said that it has bough WLG Holdings Ltd, a Manchester-based composite drinks wholesaler.

The North Shields, England-based food wholesaler bought WLG,...

Mon, 20/11/2023 - 14:18


Rotala backs takeover offer from CEO and chair-owned private vehicle

Rotala PLC on Monday said it backed a £23.5 million takeover offer by Rotala Group Ltd, which is a privately-owned vehicle owned by three Rotala...

Mon, 20/11/2023 - 13:18


PRESS: Redde Northgate makes merger approach for Halfords - Telegraph

Van rental firm Redde Northgate PLC has made a £1.4 billion merger approach to bicycle and car supplies and repair shop chain Halfords Group PLC,...

Mon, 20/11/2023 - 12:09


Velocys reports possible offer but still no funding, stock plummets

Velocys PLC on Monday said it received an indicative offer from a consortium of firms, but still has no much-needed binding arrangements in place for...

Mon, 20/11/2023 - 12:01


Coca-Cola Europacific confirms will jointly buy Philippines bottler

Coca-Cola Europacific Partners PLC on Monday said it has reached an agreement with Aboitiz Equity Ventures Inc to jointly buy soft drinks bottler Coca-Cola Beverages...

Mon, 20/11/2023 - 11:58


Halma acquires TeDan surgical access systems firms for $89 million

Halma PLC on Monday said it bought the TeDan group of companies for an initial fee of $89.1 million in cash on a cash and...

Mon, 20/11/2023 - 09:32


IN BRIEF: BT and Aurelius in talks to buy used-tech seller musicMagpie

musicMagpie PLC - Stockport, England-based used-technology reseller - Confirms it is in ‘early stage discussions’ with telecommunications provider BT Group PLC and asset manager Aurelius...

Mon, 20/11/2023 - 09:31


IN BRIEF: Kingspan gets clearance to buy Steico stake

Kingspan Group PLC - Kingscourt, Ireland-based building materials’ supplier - Receives unconditional clearance to buy a majority stake in Steico SE from Schramek GmbH. Expects...

Fri, 17/11/2023 - 17:27


IN BRIEF: i(x) Net Zero starts reaping rewards from investee sale

i(x) Net Zero PLC - St Helier, Jersey-based investor focused on energy transition - Completes sale of its interest in portfolio company Carbon Engineering Ltd...

Fri, 17/11/2023 - 14:09


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