Bids, mergers and takeovers


abrdn agrees to buy four closed-end funds from First Trust Advisors

abrdn PLC on Tuesday said it has agreed to acquire four closed-end funds from First Trust Advisors LP, adding around £600 million in assets under...

Tue, 24/10/2023 - 10:00


Hipgnosis says no better bid for $440 million disposal

Hipgnosis Songs Fund Ltd on Tuesday said it did not receive a superior offer for the $440 million disposal of a portfolio.

The music intellectual property...

Tue, 24/10/2023 - 08:29


Upland Resources surges as rejects ‘very preliminary’ takeover offer

Upland Resources shares soared on Monday, after it announced that it had rejected a takeover offer that it said ‘significantly undervalues’ its potential.

The oil and...

Mon, 23/10/2023 - 14:21


IN BRIEF: Craven House investee Bio Vitos gets acquisition approval

Craven House Capital PLC - London-based investment fund with minority shareholding in four Swedish-managed eCommerce and pharmaceutical businesses - Says its investee company Bio Vitos...

Mon, 23/10/2023 - 10:36


IN BRIEF: Bridgepoint shareholders back Energy Capital deal

Bridgepoint Group PLC - London-based private equity investor - Further to announcement on September 6 regarding the agreement to add Energy Capital Partners Holdings LP...

Fri, 20/10/2023 - 20:07


IN BRIEF: Finsbury Food delays meetings after speaking to shareholders

Finsbury Food Group PLC - Cardiff-based baked goods manufacturer - Intends to adjourn court meeting and general meeting scheduled for October 23. Notes the court...

Fri, 20/10/2023 - 20:06


Kin & Carta investor opposes Apax bid calling it ‘inadequate’

A leading shareholder in Kin & Carta PLC has unequivocally rejected the bid for the company from Apax Partners LLP calling it ‘opportunistic and inadequate.’

Coast...

Fri, 20/10/2023 - 18:38


R&Q Insurance Holdings sells Accredited to Onex for $465 million

R&Q Insurance Holdings Ltd on Friday said it has entered into a conditional agreement to sell 100% of its interest in Randall & Quilter America...

Fri, 20/10/2023 - 18:33


ECR Minerals terminates option to buy Hurricane project

ECR Minerals PLC on Friday said it has terminated its option to buy the Hurricane project.

The Australia-focused mineral exploration and development company said it no...

Fri, 20/10/2023 - 18:32


IN BRIEF: Blancco Technology shares to be cancelled November 17

Blancco Technology Group PLC - Bishop’s Stortford, England-based secure data erasure company - Confirms that its shares will be cancelled from trading on AIM on...

Fri, 20/10/2023 - 14:48


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