Bids, mergers and takeovers


PRESS: Shawbrook mulls merger with FirstRand’s Aldermore - Sky

Shawbrook Group PLC is considering to merge with competitor bank Aldermore, Sky News reported Monday.

The Essex, England-based digital banking platform is reportedly in the...

Tue, 26/05/2026 - 07:00


IN BRIEF: Surface Transforms enters asset sale transaction agreement

Surface Transforms PLC - Liverpool, UK-based carbon ceramic brake manufacturer - Completes £90,000 asset sale agreement with Hong Kong-based lifestyle company CCST Ltd. The agreement...

Fri, 22/05/2026 - 22:36


EARNINGS & TRADING: Sound Energy loss narrows; DeFi posts revenue

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

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Airtel Africa PLC...

Fri, 22/05/2026 - 19:38


Bodycote confirms takeover approach from Apollo Management X

Bodycote PLC on Friday said it received a conditional proposal from Apollo Management X LP.

The Macclesfield, England-based thermal processing firm said the approach was from...

Fri, 22/05/2026 - 13:59


TRADING UPDATES: FIH sells assets; EnQuest reiterates guidance

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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EnQuest PLC - oil and gas...

Fri, 22/05/2026 - 13:21


PRESS: Possible Gamma bidder Providence eyes buying stake in rival SCG

A potential suitor for Gamma Communications PLC is looking at buying a stake in another of the UK’s leading business telecoms providers, Sky News reported...

Fri, 22/05/2026 - 12:28


Gresham House Energy Storage Fund buys large battery site in Essex

Gresham House Energy Storage Fund PLC on Friday said it has agreed to buy a 480 megawatt battery project near Rayleigh, Essex.

The London-based investor in...

Fri, 22/05/2026 - 11:48


UPDATE: Creo confirms £5.5 million placing after investor backing

Creo Medical Group PLC confirmed on Friday it has successfully raised £5.5 million through a placing, after earlier announcing plans to sell its remaining 49%...

Fri, 22/05/2026 - 11:21


Creo Medical jumps as it plans £5.5 million placing, stake sale

Creo Medical Group PLC said on Friday it plans to raise £5.5 million through a placing and is seeking to sell its remaining 49% stake...

Fri, 22/05/2026 - 10:01


Inchcape strengthens Mercedes-Benz relationship with Silver Star buy

Inchcape PLC on Friday said it has agreed to acquire Silver Star, the official distributor of Mercedes-Benz passenger vehicles and Daimler trucks and buses in...

Fri, 22/05/2026 - 09:05


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