Bids, mergers and takeovers


Shell completes Nature Energy acquisition, sees double-digit returns

Shell PLC on Monday completed the acquisition of Danish biogas producer Nature Energy.

The $2 billion deal announced in November supports Shell‘

Mon, 20/02/2023 - 17:30


Maurel & Prom says will not lift £62 million Wentworth offer

Wentworth Resources PLC will not receive a sweetened takeover bid, despite a somewhat mixed response to an agreed offer from Etablissements Maurel & Prom SA....

Mon, 20/02/2023 - 14:04


Silverwood says Lush refuses payment in shares for 20% stake purchase

Silverwood Brands PLC on Monday said Lush Cosmetics Ltd and Cosmetic Warriors Ltd refused to record the transfer of Silverwood shares as part of its...

Mon, 20/02/2023 - 11:14


Eleco sells subsidiary Eleco Software to FirstInVision for €600,000

Eleco PLC on Monday said it has sold its wholly owned subsidiary Eleco Software GmbH, the German Arcon architectural CAD business, for €600,000.

The London-based construction...

Mon, 20/02/2023 - 11:09


Serica Energy ‘delighted’ by initial production rates at Tailwind well

Serica Energy PLC on Monday said Tailwind Energy Investments Ltd reported strong first production at the Gannet GE-04 well.

Serica, a UK North Sea-focused oil...

Mon, 20/02/2023 - 08:53


Hill & Smith acquires Enduro Composites for $35 million

Hill & Smith PLC on Monday said it has acquired Enduro Composites Inc for $35.0 million.

The Solihull, England-based infrastructure company said the acquisition of the...

Mon, 20/02/2023 - 08:51


PRESS: Tesco mulling sale of banking arm - Sky News

Tesco PLC is set to review options for the future of Tesco Bank, which could include a sale of the business, Sky News reported on...

Mon, 20/02/2023 - 06:38


PRESS: Santander sizing up abrdn private equity arm - Sky News

Banco Santander SA is among a number of parties interested in a private equity unit of abrdn PLC, Sky News reported on Friday.

The unit,...

Fri, 17/02/2023 - 19:56


IN BRIEF: Marula Mining gets deal with Takela to buy licence interest

Marula Mining PLC - Haywards Heath, England-based mining investor - Enters heads of agreement with Takela Mining Tanzania Ltd to secure a 75% interest in...

Fri, 17/02/2023 - 14:33


IN BRIEF: Knights Group completes acquisition of Meade King

Knights Group Holdings PLC - Newcastle-under-Lyme, Staffordshire-based legal and professional services firm - Completes acquisition of independent Bristol-based law firm Meade King LLP. In January,...

Fri, 17/02/2023 - 14:30


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