Bids, mergers and takeovers


UPDATE: Activision CEO and Microsoft president comment on US lawsuit

The US Federal Trade Commission on Thursday sued to block Microsoft Corp’s $69 billion buyout of gaming giant Activision Blizzard Inc, maker of the blockbuster...

Thu, 08/12/2022 - 21:51


TRADING UPDATES: Mears exceeds expectations; K3 confirms speculation

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

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Mears Group PLC -...

Thu, 08/12/2022 - 21:21


US sues to block Microsoft buyout of gaming giant Activision

The US Federal Trade Commission on Thursday sued to block Microsoft Corp’s $69 billion buyout of gaming giant Activision Blizzard Inc, maker of the blockbuster ‘Call...

Thu, 08/12/2022 - 19:34


TRADING UPDATES: Helios Towers seals deal; Ixico client cancels trial

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

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Helios Towers PLC -...

Thu, 08/12/2022 - 16:51


In The Style launches strategic review as founder returns as CEO

In The Style Group PLC on Thursday said it expected a challenging second half of the year, after a fall in revenue and a swing...

Thu, 08/12/2022 - 12:55


WPP buys Canada-based Shopify owner Diff for undisclosed sum

WPP PLC on Thursday said it is buying Montreal-based commerce agency Diff Agency for an undisclosed sum.

WPP, a London-based advertising and communications company, said...

Thu, 08/12/2022 - 12:34


Vertu Motors buys Helston Garages Group; gains 28 franchised outlets

Vertu Motors PLC on Thursday announced that it has acquired Cornwall-based Helston Garages Group Ltd - a predominantly premium manufacturer automotive retail group.

The...

Thu, 08/12/2022 - 12:20


Mission’s agency buys Influence Sports & Media for £1.5 million

Mission Group PLC on Thursday said its agency Mongoose bought sports marketing agency Influence Sports & Media for £1.5 million, which it expects to be...

Thu, 08/12/2022 - 12:18


IN BRIEF: VH Global completes acquisition of hydro plant in Brazil

VH Global Sustainable Energy Opportunities PLC - invests in sustainable energy infrastructure - Completes the acquisition of the Mascarenhas hydro electric facility in the state...

Thu, 08/12/2022 - 10:56


IN BRIEF: Anglo American to combine nuGen with investee First Mode

Anglo American PLC - London-based miner - Signs a binding agreement with specialist engineering technology company First Mode Holding Inc to combine its nuGen Zero...

Wed, 07/12/2022 - 21:41


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