Bids, mergers and takeovers


Canal+ outlines bullish targets from transformational MultiChoice deal

Shares in Canal+ SA on Thursday soared as it set out better-than-expected cost savings, and free cash flow synergies, from the purchase of MultiChoice Group...

Thu, 29/01/2026 - 11:07


IN BRIEF: Ovoca Bio starts trading on AIM as Talisman Metals

Ovoca Bio PLC - copper exploration in Morocco - Dublin-based Ovoca Bio is readmitted to trading on AIM in London on Wednesday, after its shareholders...

Wed, 28/01/2026 - 15:23


Auction Technology shares fall as FitzWalter declines to improve offer

FitzWalter Capital Ltd on Wednesday said its possible offer for Auction Technology Group PLC will not be increased as it has not been granted access...

Wed, 28/01/2026 - 11:02


SMALL-CAP WINNERS & LOSERS: Marston’s down but toasts festive sales

The following stocks are the leading risers and fallers among London Main Market small-caps on Wednesday.

----------

SMALL-CAP - WINNERS

----------

Life Science REIT PLC, up 19% at 42.23...

Wed, 28/01/2026 - 10:32


Unite completes purchase of student accommodation providers Empiric

Unite Group PLC on Wednesday said it has completed the acquisition of Empiric Student Property PLC.

Both firms are UK-based student accommodation providers.

Back in June,...

Wed, 28/01/2026 - 10:28


British Land agrees £150 million purchase of Life Sciences REIT

British Land Co PLC on Wednesday said it has struck a £150 million deal to buy Life Science REIT PLC, highlighting a ‘compelling opportunity’ to...

Wed, 28/01/2026 - 08:56


EARNINGS AND TRADING: Mind Gym in talks that could result in offer

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

----------

Mind Gym PLC...

Tue, 27/01/2026 - 22:00


Evoke mulls sale amid revenue decline, UK gambling tax crackdown

Evoke PLC on Tuesday said it was considering options for the company’s future, including a possible sale, following a decline in annual revenue.

The Gibraltar-registered...

Tue, 27/01/2026 - 11:14


Energean fourth quarter output rises but warns on Cassiopea impairment

Energean PLC on Tuesday said it rounded off 2025 with an ‘excellent fourth quarter’, with production for the year at the upper end of guidance....

Tue, 27/01/2026 - 09:01


TRADING UPDATES: Macau Property Opportunities portfolio valuation down

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

----------

Concurrent Technologies PLC - Colchester, England-based...

Mon, 26/01/2026 - 20:31


Pages