Bids, mergers and takeovers


Elementis ups payout as profit grows; sells unit to AB Foods

Elementis PLC on Thursday reported a rise in annual profit, shaking off a ‘challenging demand environment’.

The London-based chemical manufacturer said pretax profit shot up...

Thu, 05/03/2026 - 12:31


ITV tops expectations in 2025 as talks for unit sale to Sky continue

ITV PLC on Thursday said it performed ahead of market expectations last year, while talks over a possible sale of its Media & Entertainment to...

Thu, 05/03/2026 - 11:14


Tamar Minerals announces fundraise and Cornwall asset buy

Tamar Minerals PLC on Wednesday said it has raised £1.7 million from a placing and subscription and it announced the acquisition of Godolphin Mining (UK)...

Wed, 04/03/2026 - 17:15


Netcall interim revenue grows amid cloud computing momentum

Netcall PLC on Wednesday announced double-digit half-year revenue growth as artificial intelligence and cloud computing enjoyed trading momentum.

The Bedford, England-based digital automation and customer engagement...

Wed, 04/03/2026 - 13:49


Beazley annual profit drops as prepares for Zurich Insurance takeover

Beazley PLC on Wednesday said it does not expect to be ‘materially impacted’ by events in the Middle East as it reported mixed 2025 results.

The...

Wed, 04/03/2026 - 09:27


TRADING UPDATES: Rosebank fundraise; Surface Transforms loses GM deal

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

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Helix Exploration PLC - London-based helium...

Tue, 03/03/2026 - 22:22


Malvern expects ‘preparation and investment’ in 2026 after ELT exit

Malvern International PLC on Tuesday said 2026 is set to be a period of ‘preparation and investment’ following the sale of its adult English language...

Tue, 03/03/2026 - 19:30


CORRECT: Sidara takeover of John Wood slated to take effect next week

(Correcting departure date of Ken Gilmartin, who stepped down in November)

John Wood Group PLC on Tuesday said it expects its takeover by Sidara to complete...

Tue, 03/03/2026 - 19:20


IN BRIEF: Mears Group sells non-core FM unit for £18 million in cash

Mears Group PLC - Gloucester, England-based provider of housing and social care - Disposes of subsidiary Morrison Facilities Services Ltd for total cash consideration of...

Tue, 03/03/2026 - 16:38


Custodian Property acquires family property firm for £8.5 million

Custodian Property Income REIT PLC on Tuesday announced its acquisition of Scorpion Properties Ltd, a ‘family property company’, for £8.5 million.

The Leicester, England-based real estate...

Tue, 03/03/2026 - 14:06


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