Bids, mergers and takeovers


Mitie halfway through buyback, raises operating profit guidance

Mitie Group PLC on Wednesday said revenue increased by around 11% in its latest half year, and that it completed the first £25 million tranche...

Wed, 11/10/2023 - 10:18


Apax Global Alpha invests €17 million in bubble gum maker Bazooka

Apax Global Alpha Ltd on Wednesday said it has invested €16.6 million in Bazooka Candy Brands.

The Guernsey-based investor backs technology, services, healthcare, internet and...

Wed, 11/10/2023 - 09:47


discoverIE on track to meet annual forecasts as sales and orders grow

discoverIE Group PLC on Wednesday said it is on track to deliver annual underlying earnings in-line with its recently upgraded expectations after making good financial...

Wed, 11/10/2023 - 08:49


IN BRIEF: JD Sports Fashion acquires Iberian Sports Retail

JD Sports Fashion PLC - Lancashire-based, FTSE 100-listed sportswear retailer - Completes acquisition of 48.98% stake in Iberian Sports Retail Group SL from Balaiko Firaja...

Wed, 11/10/2023 - 08:44


IN BRIEF: Glantus takeover edges closer as High Court sanctions move

Glantus Holdings PLC - Dublin-based provider of accounts payable automation and analytics services - UK High Court sanctions scheme for £17.8 million acquisition of Glantus...

Tue, 10/10/2023 - 20:16


Safestyle attracts interest as considers restructuring options

Safestyle UK PLC on Tuesday said it was considering a number of options which could include the sale of some subsidiary businesses.

The retailer and manufacturer...

Tue, 10/10/2023 - 19:22


IN BRIEF: Francisco Partners says Blancco Technology offer is final

Blancco Technology Group PLC - Bishop’s Stortford, England-based secure data erasure - White Bidco Ltd, a vehicle of funds managed by US private equity firm...

Tue, 10/10/2023 - 14:40


IN BRIEF: STM agrees to £40 million takeover by Pension SuperFund

STM Group PLC - London-based cross-border financial services provider, operating in the UK, Gibraltar, Malta, Spain and Australia - Agrees to takeover offer from Pension...

Tue, 10/10/2023 - 14:28


Critical Metals to acquire Kastro plant assets for $8 million

Critical Metals PLC on Tuesday said it entered a non-binding term sheet to rent and subsequently acquire 100% of a hydrometallurgical plant in the Democratic...

Tue, 10/10/2023 - 13:42


Critical Metals to acquire Kastro plant assets for $8 million

Critical Metals PLC on Tuesday said it entered a non-binding term sheet to rent and subsequently acquire 100% of a hydrometallurgical plant in the Democratic...

Tue, 10/10/2023 - 13:42


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