Bids, mergers and takeovers


IN BRIEF: VinaCapital Vietnam invests in advertising firm Chicilon

VinaCapital Vietnam Opportunity Fund Ltd - fund of investment manager VinaCapital, investing in listed, private equity state-owned enterprise assets in Vietnam - Makes a private...

Thu, 09/02/2023 - 12:59


CORRECT: Abu Dhabi’s FAB explores potential Standard Chartered deal

(Correcting Standard Chartered’s market value, which is around $24 billion, not $24 million)

First Abu Dhabi Bank PJSC is pressing ahead with a potential $35 billion...

Thu, 09/02/2023 - 10:47


PRESS: Abu Dhabi’s FAB explores $35 billion Standard Chartered offer

First Abu Dhabi Bank PJSC is pressing ahead with a potential $35 billion offer for Standard Chartered PLC, according to Bloomberg reports on Thursday.

Standard Chartered...

Thu, 09/02/2023 - 10:16


TOP NEWS: MGM Resorts says ‘no’ to potential Entain takeover

Entain PLC shares took a hit on Thursday, as former suitor MGM Resorts International confirmed it was no longer considering a takeover for the gambling...

Thu, 09/02/2023 - 10:05


Diversified Energy raises $163 million to fund Tanos acquisition

Diversified Energy Co PLC on Thursday said it has raised $163.0 million in gross proceeds via a share placing.

The Alabama, US-based gas and oil production...

Thu, 09/02/2023 - 10:03


Great Portland Estates sells net-zero office block for £190 million

Great Portland Estates PLC on Thursday said it has completed the sale of the newly refurbished 50 Finsbury Square in East London for £190.0 million.

The...

Thu, 09/02/2023 - 09:40


7digital backs £19 million buyout by music licensing firm Songtradr

7digital Group PLC on Wednesday agreed to a £19.4 million takeover from music licensing company Songtradr Inc.

Songtradr will pay 0.695 pence per 7digital share,...

Wed, 08/02/2023 - 16:56


IN BRIEF: AdePT agrees acquisition by Thetis Bidco for £50.3 million

AdEPT Technology Group PLC - Kent, England-based managed services and telecoms provider - Agrees with Thetis Bidco Ltd on terms of £50.3 million cash offer...

Wed, 08/02/2023 - 16:01


IN BRIEF: Craven House Capital notes Bio Vitos buys Hemcheck majority

Craven House Capital PLC - London-based investment fund with minority shareholding in four Swedish-managed eCommerce and pharmaceutical businesses - Says Bio Vitos, a company that...

Wed, 08/02/2023 - 14:35


Anglo American buys 9.9% interest in Canada Nickel; provides expertise

Anglo American PLC on Wednesday said it has agreed to acquire a 9.9% stake in Canada Nickel Co Inc, which owns the Crawford nickel project...

Wed, 08/02/2023 - 13:43


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