Bids, mergers and takeovers


Pinewood shares slump after Apax backs away from takeover bid

Pinewood Technologies Group PLC on Monday saw its shares plummet after former suitor Apax Partners LLP said it no longer intends to make an offer...

Mon, 16/02/2026 - 11:36


Rosebank Industries in advanced talks for $3.05 billion acquisition

Rosebank Industries PLC on Monday revealed it is in ‘advanced discussions’ regarding the potential acquisition of two private equity-owned US-based businesses.

The London-based acquisitions vehicle is...

Mon, 16/02/2026 - 11:08


Beazley extends offer deadline for Zurich Insurance to March 4

Beazley PLC on Monday announced it has extended the ‘put up or shut up’ deadline for suitor Zurich Insurance Group AG.

The London-based insurer said Zurich...

Mon, 16/02/2026 - 10:00


Dauch profit down on Dowlais deal costs, hails ‘transformational’ buy

Dauch Corp on Friday reported a wider fourth quarter loss and a decline in annual profit, stemming from costs related to its buy of Dowlais....

Fri, 13/02/2026 - 21:02


IN BRIEF: Apax not making offer for Pinewood Technologies

Pinewood Technologies Group PLC - Birmingham, England-based provider of software to the automotive retailing sector - Apax Partners LLP confirms that it does not intend...

Fri, 13/02/2026 - 18:59


Aferian extends facilities, says asset sales talks ongoing

Aferian PLC shares plummeted on Friday, after it announced banking facility extensions, and said it is in ‘advanced discussions’ regarding alternatives to its formal sale...

Fri, 13/02/2026 - 15:38


CAB Payments says Helios consortium’s possible offer undervalues firm

CAB Payments Holdings PLC on Friday said it continues to believe a possible offer by the Helios consortium fundamentally undervalues the firm and its future...

Fri, 13/02/2026 - 12:12


European Opportunities Trust starts review; River Global offers exit

European Opportunities Trust PLC on Friday said it has started a strategic review of its future, warning it is unlikely to meet the conditions for...

Fri, 13/02/2026 - 10:14


Admiral buys commercial fleet insurer Flock in £80 million deal

Admiral Group PLC on Thursday said it is buying commercial motor insurer Flock Ltd in a deal which values the latter’s equity at £80 million....

Thu, 12/02/2026 - 14:34


SMALL-CAP WINNERS & LOSERS: Pri0r1ty Intelligence jumps on Vox launch

The following stocks are the leading risers and fallers among London Main Market small-caps on Thursday.

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SMALL-CAP - WINNERS

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Pri0r1ty Intelligence Group PLC, up 7.7% at 2.10p...

Thu, 12/02/2026 - 10:52


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