Bids, mergers and takeovers


Best of the Best receives £45.3 million takeover offer

Best of the Best PLC announced on Tuesday it has received a takeover offer from Globe Invest Ltd, valuing the firm at around £45.3 million....

Tue, 20/06/2023 - 15:32


Blackstone to take over Industrials REIT after court sanction

Industrials REIT Ltd on Tuesday said a court had sanctioned the takeover of the group by Blackstone Inc, paving the way for the delisting of...

Tue, 20/06/2023 - 14:16


IN BRIEF: Afentra expects completion of Sonangol acquisition in July

Afentra PLC - Africa-focused energy company - Says Angolan oil and gas company Sonangol is now pursuing requisite government approvals for the acquisition of its...

Tue, 20/06/2023 - 13:44


WPP invests in US-based creative diversity-focused agency Majority

WPP PLC on Tuesday said it has acquired a 30% stake in Atlanta-based diversity-focused creative agency Majority.

The London-based advertising and corporate communications firm said...

Tue, 20/06/2023 - 13:41


IN BRIEF: accesso Technology acquires ticketing platform VGS

accesso Technology Group PLC - Berkshire, England-based provider of software for leisure, entertainment and cultural sectors - Buys leisure sector ticketing and visitor management platform...

Tue, 20/06/2023 - 12:59


Esken shares up following £9 million sale of investment

Esken Ltd on Tuesday said it has agreed to sell its investment in Mersey Bioenergy Holdings Ltd for £9 million.

Shares in the Widnes, England-based infrastructure,...

Tue, 20/06/2023 - 09:42


Motor dealer Lookers backs £465 million Alpha Auto Group takeover

Lookers PLC on Tuesday said it has agreed to be bought out by Canadian motor dealer in a £465 million deal.

Alpha Auto Group Holdings...

Tue, 20/06/2023 - 09:33


IN BRIEF: Downing Renewables buys shunt reactor Mersey Reactive Power

Downing Renewables & Infrastructure Trust PLC - investor in solar parks, wind farms and hydroelectric assets - Signs deal to buy Mersey Reactive Power Ltd,...

Mon, 19/06/2023 - 11:57


Psych Capital to buy Shortwave Pharma for £3.5 million

Psych Capital PLC on Monday said it has agreed to acquire Shortwave Pharma Inc for £3.5 million.

Psych Capital is a London-based psychedelic medicines media and...

Mon, 19/06/2023 - 11:44


RH Magnesita receives partial cash offer for larger stake from Rhone

RHI Magnesita NV on Monday received a partial cash offer for 30% of its shares from Ignite Luxembourg Holdings Sarl.

RHI Magnestia is a Vienna-based supplier...

Mon, 19/06/2023 - 09:19


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