Bids, mergers and takeovers


UK CMA says UnitedHealth’s Emis acquisition could reduce competition

The UK Competition & Markets Authority on Friday said its initial investigation has found that UnitedHealth Group Inc’s £1.2 billion deal to acquire Emis Group...

Fri, 17/03/2023 - 09:54


John Wood extends deadline for takeover offer from Apollo to April 19

John Wood Group PLC on Friday said it agreed to extend the put-up-or-shut-up deadline for Apollo Global Management Inc to make a formal takeover offer.

The...

Fri, 17/03/2023 - 09:39


Diploma raises £235 million amid Tennessee Industrial acquisition

Diploma PLC on Friday said that it has raised gross proceeds of £235 million through a placing of 9.3 million shares at 2,525 pence each.

The...

Fri, 17/03/2023 - 08:54


IN BRIEF: Capital & Regional sells stake in The Mall Luton in England

Capital & Regional PLC - London-based real estate investment trust focused on community shopping centres - Sells its interest in shopping centre The Mall Luton...

Fri, 17/03/2023 - 08:34


TRADING UPDATES: Highbridge delays liquidation; Phoenix finds silver

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

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Anglo Asian Mining PLC - Azerbaijan-focused...

Thu, 16/03/2023 - 20:21


Diploma makes £76 million acquisition, announces capital raise

Diploma PLC on Thursday announced it acquired a Tennessee-based aftermarkets parts distributor and announced a capital raise to refinance the acquisition.

The specialised technical product supplier...

Thu, 16/03/2023 - 17:41


EXTRA: Eurowag looks to maximise value with investment over dividends

Despite positive annual results on a profit and revenue basis, WAG Payment Solutions PLC on Thursday said its focus remained on taking advantage of ‘huge’...

Thu, 16/03/2023 - 16:17


CORRECT: Home REIT extends deadline for Bluestar to make offer

(Correcting Harcus Parker was not appointed to establish whether Home REIT had misled shareholders, rather Harcus Parker launched a claim against Home REIT to seek...

Thu, 16/03/2023 - 15:56


Prax Exploration to buy Hurricane Energy for around £249 million

Hurricane Energy PLC said on Thursday it agreed to be acquired by Prax Exploration & Production PLC.

The oil exploration company based in Surrey, England,...

Thu, 16/03/2023 - 15:42


IN BRIEF: Ediston Property Investment seeks merger with another REIT

Ediston Property Investment Co PLC - real estate investment trust focused on UK commercial property - Hires Investec Bank PLC to lead a strategic review,...

Thu, 16/03/2023 - 14:53


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