Bids, mergers and takeovers

Apax Global Alpha buyout by Ares Management-funded firm takes effect

Apax Global Alpha Ltd on Wednesday said the scheme for its acquisition by investment vehicle Janus Bidco Ltd had become effective.

Janus Bidco is a...

Wed, 17/09/2025 - 11:57

PRS REIT enters heads of term for proposed takeover by Waypoint

PRS REIT PLC on Wednesday said it has entered non-binding heads of terms to sell its operating subsidiary PRS REIT Holding Co Ltd, and potentially...

Wed, 17/09/2025 - 10:31

TRADING UPDATES: Mast Energy unveils ‘major’ new AI data centre strategy

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

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Pennant International Group PLC -...

Tue, 16/09/2025 - 19:21

Thor Energy sells mining joint venture to Tivan for £4.3 million

Thor Energy PLC on Tuesday said it has signed a term sheet with Darwin, Australia-based minerals firm Tivan Ltd to sell the FRAM joint venture...

Tue, 16/09/2025 - 15:59

Xtract Resources buys two antimony licences in Morocco for $105,000

Xtract Resources PLC said its 80%-owned subsidiary, Wildstone Sarl, has acquired two further antimony exploration licences in Morocco.

The Australia and Zambia-focused miner said assessment...

Tue, 16/09/2025 - 15:28

UK CMA launches investigation into Global Payments, Worldpay merger

The UK Competition & Markets Authority on Tuesday said it has launched an investigation into payment technology firm Global Payments Inc’s planned $24.25 billion acquisition...

Tue, 16/09/2025 - 11:39

UK’s CMA seeks views on Unite takeover of Empiric Student Property

The UK Competition & Markets Authority on Tuesday invited comments on Unite Group PLC’s proposed acquisition of Empiric Student Property PLC, as it began its...

Tue, 16/09/2025 - 09:16

IN BRIEF: No China watchdog decision on Spirent takeover yet

Spirent Communications PLC - Crawley, England-based test and assurance solutions provider - A Chinese regulatory decision for the acquisition of Spirent by Keysight Technologies Inc...

Tue, 16/09/2025 - 06:56

Knights posts double-digit profit decline on acquisition-related costs

Knights Group Holdings PLC on Monday reported a decline in profit during its most recent financial year, as acquisition-related expenses hurt the firm’s bottom line...

Mon, 15/09/2025 - 18:30

DP Poland loss narrows as Pizzeria 105 takeover brightens outlook

DP Poland PLC on Monday reported a narrowed loss during the first half of 2025, as revenue was boosted by improved system sales, and its...

Mon, 15/09/2025 - 13:27

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