Bids, mergers and takeovers


Informa sees scope for further share buybacks as 2025 results in line

Informa PLC on Tuesday said ‘strong trading’ in the fourth quarter is expected to deliver 2025 results in line with or ahead of market guidance.

The...

Tue, 20/01/2026 - 09:08


GSK boosts pipeline with $2.2 billion purchase of RAPT Therapeutics

GSK PLC on Tuesday announced the $2.2 billion acquisition of RAPT Therapeutics Inc, a California-based clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on novel therapies for inflammatory and...

Tue, 20/01/2026 - 09:07


TRADING UPDATES: Pulsar Helium says US labs verify helium-3 at Topaz

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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Pulsar Helium Inc - White Rock,...

Mon, 19/01/2026 - 18:45


UPDATE: Beazley says it has yet to consider Zurich’s improved offer

Beazley PLC on Monday responded to a possible takeover approach from Zurich Insurance Group AG, confirming it has yet to consider Zurich’s improved cash proposal.

Beazley...

Mon, 19/01/2026 - 16:20


Fintel expects Pearson Ham acquisition to be earnings accretive

Fintel PLC on Monday said it has completed the acquisition of the Pearson Ham Group’s market pricing business, a provider of proprietary pricing data to...

Mon, 19/01/2026 - 14:32


IN BRIEF: Property Franchise buys ownership stake in SAFS

Property Franchise Group PLC - Bournemouth, England-based property franchisor and financial services provider - Acquires an 85% stake in ‘leading’ financial services provider Smart Advice...

Mon, 19/01/2026 - 10:30


Auction Technology rejects FitzWalter Capital’s latest takeover offer

Auction Technology Group PLC on Monday said its board has unanimously rejected a possible £491 million offer from private investment firm FitzWalter Capital Ltd.

The London-based...

Mon, 19/01/2026 - 10:02


PRESS: Asda owner TDR close to buying NCC’s Escode for £275 million

NCC Group PLC and Asda owner TDR Capital are in late-stage talks for the sale of NCC division Escode, Sky News reported on Sunday.

NCC,...

Mon, 19/01/2026 - 08:51


TRADING UPDATES: Franklin Global halts new investments before tie-up

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

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Franklin Global Trust PLC - Edinburgh-based...

Fri, 16/01/2026 - 19:18


Auction Technology shares rise as FitzWalter increases takeover bid

FitzWalter Capital Ltd on Friday announced a fresh, increased takeover proposal for Auction Technology Group PLC.

Auction Technology shares climbed 9% to 351.50 pence late on...

Fri, 16/01/2026 - 11:54


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