Bids, mergers and takeovers


TOP NEWS: Severn Trent buy of Andigestion sized up by UK watchdog

Severn Trent PLC’s acquisition of Andigestion Ltd is being looked at by the UK Competition & Markets Authority to see whether it would lessen competition.

In...

Mon, 19/06/2023 - 08:54


Coca-Cola HBC forks out $220 million for Finlandia vodka owner

Coca-Cola HBC AG on Monday said it has agreed to acquire vodka company Brown-Forman Finland Oy for $220 million.

The Zug, Switzerland-based soft-drink bottling company said...

Mon, 19/06/2023 - 08:16


Spectris buys Vermont-based MicroStrain for £29 million

Spectris PLC on Monday said it has agreed to buy MicroStrain Sensing Systems for £29.4 million.

Spectris is a London-based company providing high-tech instruments, test equipment...

Mon, 19/06/2023 - 08:07


Argos Resources enters licence acquisition; prepares to cancel shares

Argos Resources PLC on Friday said that it had entered a licence acquisition agreement with JHI Associates Inc to sell its interests in the North...

Fri, 16/06/2023 - 11:37


IN BRIEF: Brazil assets to be bought by ACG get ringing endorsement

ACG Acquisition Co Ltd - special purpose acquisition company - Notes comments from boss of Appian Brazil, which comprises of Atlantic Nickel nickel sulphide mine...

Fri, 16/06/2023 - 11:07


Peel Hunt notes ‘gradual improvement’ since swing to annual loss

Peel Hunt Ltd on Friday said ‘unusually low’ market activity caused its revenue to fall and its swing to a loss in financial 2023, but...

Fri, 16/06/2023 - 09:59


TOP NEWS: ITV confirms considering buy of production firm All3Media

ITV PLC on Friday confirmed media reports that it is actively exploring the possible acquisition of production group All3Media Ltd from its joint owners Warner...

Fri, 16/06/2023 - 08:42


PRESS: Marlowe in talks with bankers about potential sale of division

Marlowe PLC is exploring with investment bankers at Rothschild & Co about a potential division sale, which could produce about £650 million of proceeds, Sky...

Fri, 16/06/2023 - 08:03


Currys launches strategic review of Greek company; contemplates sale

Currys PLC said on Friday that it was starting a strategic review of its Greek business Kotsovolos, which could potentially lead to a sale of...

Fri, 16/06/2023 - 07:48


TOP NEWS: Glencore sells Cobar copper mine for up to $1.1 billion

Glencore PLC on Friday said sold its wholly owned stake in Cobar Management Pty Ltd, the owner of the Cobar copper mine in New South...

Fri, 16/06/2023 - 07:43


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