Bids, mergers and takeovers


European Smaller Cos eyes ‘period of calm’ after positive first half

European Smaller Cos Trust PLC on Tuesday reported strong performance in its first half, beating its benchmark and underscoring the firm’s hopeful outlook for the...

Tue, 24/02/2026 - 09:42


Unite Group hit by weaker demand and valuation losses but ups dividend

Unite Group PLC on Tuesday reported a decline in net assets in 2025 but lifted its dividend despite ‘weaker demand in a small number of...

Tue, 24/02/2026 - 09:07


SolGold shareholders approve £867 million Jianxi takeover

SolGold PLC on Monday said its shareholders largely approved its pending takeover by Jianxi Copper Company Ltd.

The Birmingham, England-based Ecuador-focused gold and copper miner said...

Mon, 23/02/2026 - 17:17


Smarter Web acquires Squarebird for £1.7 million in equity and cash

The Smarter Web Company PLC on Monday announced it had acquired Bristol-based web design and digital marketing agency Squarebird, noting its profitability and client relationships.

The...

Mon, 23/02/2026 - 16:19


Novacyt agrees to buy Southern Cross Diagnostics for £4.4 million

Novacyt SA on Monday said it has conditionally agreed to buy the entire issued share capital of Southern Cross Diagnostic Pty Ltd through its UK...

Mon, 23/02/2026 - 13:47


Atlantic Lithium discards takeover proposal as it awaits Ewoyaa permit

Atlantic Lithium Ltd on Monday said takeover discussions with a potentially interested party have ceased without an agreement and that it is still waiting to...

Mon, 23/02/2026 - 13:07


International Public Partnerships closes on minority stake asset sale

International Public Partnerships Ltd on Monday it has reached financial close on the sale of a minority stake in the Moray East offshore transmission owner...

Mon, 23/02/2026 - 09:00


Honeywell cuts Johnson Matthey Catalyst deal to £1.33 billion

Honeywell International Inc on Monday said it has agreed to amend the terms of its acquisition of Johnson Matthey PLC’s Catalyst Technologies business, cutting the...

Mon, 23/02/2026 - 08:34


TRADING UPDATES: Wildcat changes strategy; Imara eyes Main Market exit

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

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Wildcat Petroleum PLC - The company...

Fri, 20/02/2026 - 19:47


Inspecs suitor switches to takeover offer to make deal certain

Inspecs Group PLC on Friday said the vehicle indirectly owned by Luke Johnson and Ian Livingstone has switched to a takeover offer worth £85.4 million...

Fri, 20/02/2026 - 18:47


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