Bids, mergers and takeovers


TT cites alternate agenda as DBAY refuses to back Cicor takeover

TT Electronics PLC on Friday noted multiple takeover bids from DBAY Advisors over the last three months, after the latter said it will not vote...

Fri, 31/10/2025 - 11:42


CORRECT (Oct 30): John Wood reports long-awaited 2024 results

(Correcting date of shareholder meeting related to possible takeover of John Wood Group PLC.)

John Wood Group PLC on Thursday reported delayed 2024 results, alongside its...

Fri, 31/10/2025 - 11:00


Fresnillo acquires Probe Gold for $560 million

Fresnillo PLC on Friday announced it has acquired Canadian gold exploration company Probe Gold Inc.

The Mexico-focused silver and gold mine operator said the total equity...

Fri, 31/10/2025 - 09:31


John Wood reports long-awaited 2024 results as works to close takeover

John Wood Group PLC on Thursday reported delayed 2024 results, alongside its 2025 interim report, as shareholders prepare to vote on the acquisition offer by...

Thu, 30/10/2025 - 19:09


Drax to buy 260 megawatt 2-hour BESS portfolio from Apatura

Drax Group PLC on Thursday announced it will buy three battery energy storage system, BESS, project from Apartura Ltd.

Drax, a Selby, North Yorkshire-based electricity generator,...

Thu, 30/10/2025 - 11:45


Irish state poised to exit Permanent TSB as lender goes on sale

Permanent TSB Group Holdings PLC on Thursday said it is putting itself up for sale against a ‘robust’ backdrop of consolidation in Irish banking.

The...

Thu, 30/10/2025 - 11:19


TT Electronics accepts cash and shares offer from Switzerland’s Cicor

TT Electronics PLC on Thursday backed a £287 million takeover approach from Cicor Technologies Ltd.

Bronschhofen, Switzerland-based Cicor develops, and manufactures electronic components, devices, and...

Thu, 30/10/2025 - 10:43


Vodafone enters deal to buy Skaylink for €175 million

Vodafone Group PLC on Thursday announced it entered into a binding deal to buy Skaylink GmbH, primarily from funds managed by Waterland.

Vodafone, a Berkshire, England-based...

Thu, 30/10/2025 - 09:56


CORRECT: Inspecs keeps options open as investor urges break-up

(Clarifying the background of Ian Livingstone)

A leading shareholder in Inspecs PLC urged the company to prioritise a sum-of-the-parts approach when considering rival bid approaches.

Last week,...

Wed, 29/10/2025 - 17:55


IN BRIEF: Tritax Big Box gets upgrade; Aberdeen ups manager interest

Tritax Big Box REIT PLC - real estate investment trust focused on ’big box’ logistics properties - The company notes that Moody’s Ratings has upgraded...

Wed, 29/10/2025 - 10:52


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