Bids, mergers and takeovers


Akero says new owner Novo Nordisk to drive commercialisation process

Akero Therapeutics Inc on Friday said it will benefit from ‘industry-leading development capabilities and commercial infrastructure’ through its acquisition by Novo Nordisk AS.

San Francisco-based...

Fri, 10/10/2025 - 11:58


TRADING UPDATES: Petro Matad touts well test, Marwyn eyes acquisition

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

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Value and Indexed Property Income...

Thu, 09/10/2025 - 19:40


WH Ireland proposed disposal to Oberon voted down at general meeting

WH Ireland Group PLC on Thursday said the proposed £1 million sale of its wealth management business to Oberon Investments Ltd was vetoed by shareholders...

Thu, 09/10/2025 - 16:51


IN BRIEF: Zenith Energy makes €875,000 buy in Puglia region of Italy

Zenith Energy Ltd - oil company with interests in Italy, Tunisia and the US - Signs deal to acquire a solar energy development project located...

Thu, 09/10/2025 - 16:06


IN BRIEF: International Biotechnology Trust notes Novo to buy Akero

International Biotechnology Trust PLC - investor in biotech and life science companies - Notes portfolio firm Akero Therapeutics Inc as agreed to be taken over...

Thu, 09/10/2025 - 15:40


IN BRIEF: Cloudbreak Discovery eyes Crofton Gold acquisition

Cloudbreak Discovery - London-based gold and metals project developer targeting Western Australia - Says it has secured the exclusive option to acquire the Crofton Gold...

Thu, 09/10/2025 - 14:22


Treatt says earnings to fall amid continued trading headwinds

Treatt PLC on Thursday said it has continued to experience trading headwinds amid sustained high citrus oil prices and softer demand in North America due...

Thu, 09/10/2025 - 12:40


IN BRIEF: Riverstone Energy exits Solid Power following warrant sale

Riverstone Energy Ltd - London-based energy infrastructure and energy transition credit investor - Disposes of all remaining warrants in Louisville, Colorado-based producer of all solid-state...

Thu, 09/10/2025 - 12:07


Lloyds Banking Group takes full ownership of Schroders Personal Wealth

Lloyds Banking Group PLC on Thursday announced the full acquisition of Schroders Personal Wealth, the wealth management and advice business previously operated as a joint...

Thu, 09/10/2025 - 10:36


Challenger Energy agrees to £45 million Sintana all-share deal

Challenger Energy Group PLC on Thursday said it agreed to a £45 million all-share offer by petroleum and natural gas explorer Sintana Energy Inc.

Challenger...

Thu, 09/10/2025 - 10:21


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