Bids, mergers and takeovers


Johnson Matthey eyes top-end profit and significant cash flow progress

Johnson Matthey PLC on Thursday said it was making encouraging progress on free cash flow as it predicted a brighter full-year outlook.

The London-based speciality chemicals...

Thu, 09/10/2025 - 10:17


HSBC to pause share buybacks after announcing Hang Seng buyout plan

HSBC Holdings PLC on Thursday said it will pause share buybacks after making an offer to buy out minority investors in Hong Kong lender Hang...

Thu, 09/10/2025 - 09:20


UPDATE: WH Ireland confirms sale of wealth management arm may collapse

WH Ireland Group PLC’s share price more than doubled on Wednesday, as it said proxy votes indicate that a vote on the sale of its...

Wed, 08/10/2025 - 16:51


IN BRIEF: Centaur Media completes £43 million sale of The Lawyer

Centaur Media PLC - London-based business consultancy group - Completes sale of The Lawyer to Lighthouse Bidco Ltd for £43 million enterprise value. Reports net...

Wed, 08/10/2025 - 16:21


WH Ireland confirms sale of wealth management business may collapse

WH Ireland Group PLC’s share price more than doubled on Wednesday, as it said proxy votes indicate that a vote on the sale of its...

Wed, 08/10/2025 - 12:02


Greencore ups adjusted operating profit guide amid new business wins

Greencore Group PLC on Wednesday said volume growth momentum continued into its financial fourth quarter, citing favourable weather and product innovation.

The Dublin-based convenience foods...

Wed, 08/10/2025 - 09:22


Kibo Energy agrees to buy Carbon Resilience in reverse takeover

Kibo Energy PLC said on Wednesday it has agreed to acquire Carbon Resilience Pte Ltd from FA SPC Real Asset Income Ltd for $135 million....

Wed, 08/10/2025 - 08:45


Bunzl continues European expansion with two new buys in September

Bunzl PLC on Wednesday said it closed two new acquisitions in September, with each of the target companies generating around £5 million in revenue.

The...

Wed, 08/10/2025 - 08:40


Anglo American still backs Teck merger despite surprise mine downgrade

Anglo American PLC on Wednesday said the rationale for its merger with Teck Resources Ltd remains unchanged, after Teck unexpectedly revised down its production guidance...

Wed, 08/10/2025 - 08:06


Ricardo’s £281 million takeover by WSP approved in court

Ricardo PLC on Tuesday said its £281 million all-cash buyout from Canadian consultancy firm WSP Global Inc has been approved in court.

Montreal, Quebec-based WSP will...

Tue, 07/10/2025 - 14:49


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