Bids, mergers and takeovers


TOP NEWS: Entain buys sports scores and content firm 365scores

Entain PLC on Wednesday said it has acquired 365scores, a sports media business, for $150 million and contingent payments of up to $10 million.

The...

Wed, 05/04/2023 - 08:38


IN BRIEF: Franchise Brands raises total £114.3 million for HAI deal

Franchise Brands PLC - Manchester-based owner of ChipsAway, Willow Pumps and Metro Rod brands - Raises £92 million via placing at 180 pence announced Monday...

Tue, 04/04/2023 - 19:27


IN BRIEF: John Wood notes possible offer by Apollo for share capital

John Wood Group PLC - Aberdeen, Scotland-based energy sector-focused engineering and consulting business - Notes announcement by Apollo Management Holding LP of a possible offer...

Tue, 04/04/2023 - 17:52


Aukett Swanke sells non-core Live Events business for nominal sum

Aukett Swanke Group PLC on Tuesday said it has sold the non-core Live Events business acquired as part of the recently completed acquisition of Torpedo...

Tue, 04/04/2023 - 12:27


Corcel to acquire Canegrass Lithium project for £200,000

Corcel PLC said on Tuesday it is exercising the option to acquire Canegrass Lithium project in Western Australia from Huntsman Exploration Inc.

Corcel is a...

Tue, 04/04/2023 - 11:13


TOP NEWS: Rathbone agrees to merge with Investec UK wealth arm

Investec PLC and Ltd Rathbones Group PLC on Tuesday said they have agreed an all-share merger of Rathbones with Investec Wealth & Investment Ltd to...

Tue, 04/04/2023 - 08:09


IN BRIEF: HgCapital Trust reduces commitment to HG Saturn

HgCapital Trust PLC - London-based investment vehicle that provides shareholders access to the unquoted businesses managed by New York-based Hg - Completes the 15% reduction...

Mon, 03/04/2023 - 19:57


Franchise Brands swoops for Hydraulic Authority, raises equity

Franchise Brands PLC on Monday purchased Hydraulic Authority I Ltd, the owner of Pirtek Europe, an established European provider of on-site hydraulic hose replacement and...

Mon, 03/04/2023 - 19:30


IN BRIEF: Foresight VCT sells portfolio companies for £11.9 million

Foresight VCT PLC - invests in UK small and medium-sized enterprises, with a current portfolio of 40 companies across a range of sectors - Announces...

Mon, 03/04/2023 - 18:30


TRADING UPDATES: Redx confirms Jounce deal lapses, Tirupati seals deal

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

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Redx Pharma PLC - Macclesfield, England-based...

Mon, 03/04/2023 - 18:05


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