Bids, mergers and takeovers


Lookers takeover by Canada car dealer fails as largest holder reverses

The agreed takeover offer for Lookers PLC by a Canadian peer was declared dead in the water on Thursday, after the UK car dealer said...

Thu, 20/07/2023 - 09:21


Strategic Equity receives £31 million from Medica takeover

Strategic Equity Capital PLC on Wednesday said it has received £30.8 million through Medica Group PLC’s takeover.

Strategic Equity is a specialist alternative equity trust, maintaining...

Wed, 19/07/2023 - 17:46


Pennant eyes higher revenue; Boeing deal advances with flying colours

Pennant International Group PLC on Wednesday said it expects to report steady revenue and earnings growth in its half year results, and said its contract...

Wed, 19/07/2023 - 14:22


IN BRIEF: NWF completes second fuels acquisition in under 12 months

NWF Group PLC - Nantwich, England-based agricultural feed, food and fuel distributor - Has purchased Geoff Boorman Fuels LLP, its second fuels acquisition in the...

Wed, 19/07/2023 - 13:45


Afentra subsidiary to buy stakes in Azule blocks offshore Angola

Afentra PLC on Wednesday said its wholly-owned subsidiary Afentra (Angola) Ltd signed a deal with Azule Energy Angola Production B.V. to buy stakes in Block...

Wed, 19/07/2023 - 13:40


UK competition watchdog to probe Curtis Banks takeover by Nucleus

The UK Competition & Markets Authority on Wednesday said it started a phase 1 investigation into the acquisition of Curtis Banks Group PLC, a Bristol-based...

Wed, 19/07/2023 - 12:02


AEW UK buys £10.0 million York mixed-use asset including a car park

AEW UK REIT PLC on Wednesday said it acquired a freehold, mixed-use asset in York city centre predominantly used as a car park for around...

Wed, 19/07/2023 - 11:44


Pennpetro Energy increases interest to fully own Texas oil leases

Pennpetro Energy PLC on Wednesday said it has increased its interest in the Whistling Straits 5H well in Gonzales County, Texas to 100% from 25%.

The...

Wed, 19/07/2023 - 10:53


IN BRIEF: Gooch & Housego to acquire coatings company Artemis Optical

Gooch & Housego PLC - Somerset, England-based photonics components and systems manufacturer - Agrees to acquire Artemis Optical Holdings Ltd for up to £8.9 million....

Wed, 19/07/2023 - 10:20


IN BRIEF: Golden Rock finds two potential reverse takeover targets

Golden Rock Global PLC - Jersey-based firm seeking acquisition opportunities in the financial technology sector - Further to announcement in late June that it was...

Wed, 19/07/2023 - 09:18


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