Bids, mergers and takeovers

Currys gets offers for Greek retailer Kotsovolos amid strategic review

Currys PLC on Tuesday confirmed that its strategic review into its Greek business has elicited interest from ‘several potential buyers’.

Currys shares were up 4.2% to...

Tue, 10/10/2023 - 08:25

IN BRIEF: San Leon scraps existing Midwestern deal, mulls alternative

San Leon Energy PLC - Nigeria-focused oil and gas production, development and exploration company - Announces the termination of its proposed transactions with Midwestern Oil...

Mon, 09/10/2023 - 17:54

IN BRIEF: JD Sports shareholders approve ISRG interest acqusition

JD Sports Fashion PLC - Lancashire-based, FTSE 100-listed sportswear retailer - Says shareholders have approved its acquisition of a 50% stake in Iberian Sports Retail...

Mon, 09/10/2023 - 15:08

IN BRIEF: i(x) Net Zero says Enphys acquisition deadline extended

i(x) Net Zero PLC - investor in energy transition - Says it Enphys Acquisition Corp has agreed with its shareholders to extend the deadline for...

Mon, 09/10/2023 - 12:53

IN BRIEF: Harland & Wolff to buy tug; proposes new fast ferry service

Harland & Wolff Group Holdings PLC - London-based fabrication company, which serves the maritime and offshore industries from yards in England, Northern Ireland and Scotland...

Mon, 09/10/2023 - 11:45

AEW UK REIT completes sale of retail holding in Portsmouth

AEW UK REIT PLC on Monday said it completed the sale of its freehold high-street retail holding in Portsmouth, England.

The real estate investment trust said...

Mon, 09/10/2023 - 10:31

DX extends deadline for potential takeover intention by HIG Capital

DX Group PLC on Monday said it extended the deadline for HIG European Capital Partners LLP, an affiliate of Miami, Florida-based HIG Capital LLC, to...

Mon, 09/10/2023 - 10:12

Bodycote expands US footprint with $145 million in acquisitions

Bodycote PLC on Monday said it has bought two specialist technology focussed businesses for $145 million.

Bodycote is a Cheshire-based supplier of heat treatments and specialist...

Mon, 09/10/2023 - 08:41

UPDATE: HSBC hails ‘milestone’ as buys Citi consumer wealth in China

HSBC Holdings PLC on Monday declared the acquisition of Citigroup Inc’s consumer wealth management portfolio in China to be a ‘milestone’ on the road to...

Mon, 09/10/2023 - 08:15

Sirius Real Estate interim like-for-like rent roll up as expected

Sirius Real Estate Ltd said on Monday it continued experience ‘strong’ trading in the first half of its financial year in line with its expectations....

Mon, 09/10/2023 - 08:11

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