Bids, mergers and takeovers


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


IN BRIEF: American Axle takeover of Dowlais is cleared by China

Dowlais Group PLC - London-based automotive engineering firm - Takeover by Detroit, Michigan-based American Axle & Manufacturing Holdings Inc gets approval in China. Dowlais says...

Fri, 16/01/2026 - 10:50


IN BRIEF: Bodycote buys Spectrum Thermal Processing for $8 million

Bodycote PLC - Macclesfield, England-based thermal processing firm - Announces acquisition of Spectrum Thermal Processing, a Cranston, Rhode-Island based aerospace and defence focused heat treatment...

Fri, 16/01/2026 - 09:02


RTW Biotech’s portfolio firm Penumbra acquired by Boston Scientific

RTW Biotech Opportunities Ltd on Thursday noted Boston Scientific Corp’s $14.5 billion acquisition of Penumbra Inc, a portfolio company that represented 1.0% of its net...

Fri, 16/01/2026 - 09:01


HSBC launches review of insurance arm in Singapore

HSBC Holdings PLC has revealed plans to review its insurance business in Singapore in the latest move by Chief Executive Officer Georges Elhedery to overhaul...

Fri, 16/01/2026 - 08:22


Shuka Minerals completes acquisition of Leopard Exploration in Zambia

Shuka Minerals PLC said on Friday it has completed its acquisition of Leopard Exploration & Mining Ltd in Zambia.

The Africa-focused mine operator and developer...

Fri, 16/01/2026 - 08:17


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