Bids, mergers and takeovers


Orcadian Energy explores royalty-based deal with Albion Labs Canada

Orcadian Energy PLC on Monday said it is exploring a potential royalty-based funding structure for Albion Labs Canada Ltd to buy royalty interests over some...

Mon, 09/02/2026 - 15:13


Warpaint closes in on UK acquisition, estimates higher sales in 2025

Warpaint London PLC on Monday estimated a rise in 2025 sales, whilst expecting approval of its acquisition of UK cosmetics brand Barry M for £1.4...

Mon, 09/02/2026 - 11:27


Tesco to open more convenience stores as snaps up Amazon Fresh sites

Tesco PLC has revealed plans to expand its Express network with another 70 stores, including five former Amazon Fresh sites.

The Welwyn Garden City, England-based food...

Mon, 09/02/2026 - 10:51


NatWest snags wealth manager for £2.7 billion, launches buybacks

NatWest Group PLC on Monday confirmed its £2.7 billion acquisition of wealth management firm Evelyn Partners, following media reports of an imminent deal, and launched...

Mon, 09/02/2026 - 09:53


Centrica inks disposal of some non-core energy solutions businesses

Centrica PLC on Monday said it completed a series of divestments of several non-core energy solutions businesses.

The Windsor, England-based energy provider and owner of British...

Mon, 09/02/2026 - 08:49


TRADING UPDATES: Tungsten West scales up fundraise amid strong demand

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

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GENinCode PLC - Oxford-based genetic testing...

Fri, 06/02/2026 - 21:55


Derwent London sells Tottenham Court Road building for £33 million

Derwent London PLC on Friday said it has exchanged contracts on a central London property disposal worth £32.6 million.

The London-based property developer is selling 80-85...

Fri, 06/02/2026 - 11:11


Rio Tinto withdraws offer for Glencore over valuation disagreement

Rio Tinto PLC said on Thursday it has abandoned its bid to acquire peer Glencore PLC, over disagreement on valuation and price.

The two mining...

Thu, 05/02/2026 - 16:14


Secure Trust Bank remains optimistic amid exit from motor finance

Secure Trust Bank PLC on Thursday published an optimistic trading update, as it anticipates a gain on the disposal of its motor finance unit.

The Solihull,...

Thu, 05/02/2026 - 15:23


Metlen Energy & Metals joins Greece’s GEK Terna on Crete road project

Metlen Energy & Metals PLC on Thursday said it will participate in a major road project on the Greek island of Crete, taking a stake...

Thu, 05/02/2026 - 12:31


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