Bids, mergers and takeovers


Vela Technologies and Cizzle Biotechnology rise on Conduit listing

Vela Technologies PLC and Cizzle Biotechnology Holdings PLC on Thursday said the go-ahead for a partner to take on a New York listing will allow...

Thu, 21/09/2023 - 11:14


Essentra buys Italian manufacturer BMP for up to €37 million

Essentra PLC on Thursday said it has bought BMP SRL, a Milan-based manufacturer and distributor of protective caps and plugs, for up to €37 million.

The...

Thu, 21/09/2023 - 10:14


Rathbones completes all-share combination with Investec W&I

Rathbones Group PLC on Thursday said it completed an all-share combination with Investec Wealth & Investment Ltd to create the ‘UK’s leading discretionary wealth manager’.

Under...

Thu, 21/09/2023 - 10:03


TOP NEWS: Next raises annual guidance on sales and profit boost

Next PLC on Wednesday said profit and sales both increased around 5% in its latest half year and raised its full year guidance, adding that...

Thu, 21/09/2023 - 09:47


IN BRIEF: Brandshield Systems asks for waiver of takeover code rule

Brandshield Systems PLC - London-based cybersecurity solutions provider - Proposes fundraise of up to £2.7 million via issuing 47.1 million shares, and a fundraise of...

Wed, 20/09/2023 - 20:23


IN BRIEF: Cornerstone FS to sell subsidiary Capital Currencies

Cornerstone FS PLC - cloud-based payment provider - Says it will sell its non-trading subsidiary Capital Currencies Ltd for £150,000, as it enters a share...

Wed, 20/09/2023 - 20:22


TRADING UPDATES: Thor Energy fundraise to support drilling activities

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

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East Star Resources PLC - London-based...

Wed, 20/09/2023 - 19:15


IN BRIEF: AssetCo sells its 70% interest in Rize ETF; hails Parmenion

AssetCo PLC - London-based asset management fund - Sells 70% stake in specialist thematic ETF issuer Rize ETF Ltd to ARK Invest LLC for an...

Wed, 20/09/2023 - 18:25


IN BRIEF: Impellam extends PUSU deadline for HeadFirst for fifth time

Impellam Group PLC - Luton, England-based staffing firm - Extends deadline for HeadFirst Global to make an announcement on a firm intention for a takeover...

Wed, 20/09/2023 - 17:11


IN BRIEF: Falanx Cyber Security in advanced talks to sell division

Falanx Cyber Security Ltd - Reading, England-based cyber security provider - Says it is in advanced negotiations for the sale of its cyber security division....

Wed, 20/09/2023 - 16:48


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