Bids, mergers and takeovers


Future acquires UK digital publisher SheerLuxe for £40 million

Future PLC on Thursday said it has acquired SheerLuxe Ltd and Blush Talent MGMT Ltd, seeing the move as ‘highly complementary’ to its portfolio.

The...

Thu, 22/01/2026 - 11:22


Auction Technology backs guide as continues to trade FitzWalter barbs

Auction Technology Group PLC on Thursday backed annual guidance after a ‘positive’ first quarter, while it continued a back-and-forth suitor and shareholder FitzWalter Capital Ltd....

Thu, 22/01/2026 - 11:20


IN BRIEF: Fresnillo completes purchase of Probe Gold to enter Canada

Fresnillo PLC - gold and silver miner in Mexico, Peru and Chile - Completes acquisition of Probe Gold Inc, having received all shareholder and regulatory...

Thu, 22/01/2026 - 10:26


Beazley rejects latest Zurich bid, reveals higher bid rejected in June

Beazley PLC on Thursday rebuffed the latest takeover approach from Zurich Insurance Group AG, arguing it ‘materially undervalues’ the Beazley and its long-term prospects.

On Monday,...

Thu, 22/01/2026 - 09:29


TRADING UPDATES: GENinCode to raise funds via placing and subscription

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

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GENinCode PLC - Oxford-based genetic testing...

Wed, 21/01/2026 - 20:27


IN BRIEF: Smith & Nephew completes Integrity Orthopaedics acquisition

Smith & Nephew PLC - Watford, England-based medical device manufacturer - Completes the acquisition of sports medicine business Integrity Orthopaedics Inc, in a deal worth...

Wed, 21/01/2026 - 16:27


Ryanair boss reminds Musk of EU rules preventing takeover

Ryanair Holdings PLC Chief Executive Michael O’Leary on Wednesday reminded billionaire Elon Musk that EU rules prohibit non-Europeans from controlling the Irish airline, in the...

Wed, 21/01/2026 - 16:06


TRADING UPDATES: Foxtons and Cloudbreak complete aquisitions

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

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AFC Energy PLC - Cranleigh, England-based...

Wed, 21/01/2026 - 16:04


Pulsar Helium shares jump 23% after Quantum deal update

Pulsar Helium Inc on Wednesday provided an update on its option-based acquisition of Quantum Hydrogen Inc from Oscillate PLC, saying it has issued further consideration...

Wed, 21/01/2026 - 15:43


NCC to return ‘significant’ chunk of Escode proceeds to shareholders

NCC Group PLC on Wednesday announced the sale of its Escode business as it reported a strong first quarter revenue performance at its remaining Cyber...

Wed, 21/01/2026 - 15:39


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