Bids, mergers and takeovers


Pendragon shares drop as Hedin does not intend to make takeover offer

Pendragon PLC’s largest shareholder Hedin Mobility Group AB on Friday said it does not intend to make a takeover offer, three months after publicly floating...

Fri, 09/12/2022 - 10:25


International Public Partnerships acquires five New Zealand projects

International Public Partnerships Ltd on Friday announced its acquisition of five infrastructure investments in New Zealand.

The London-based infrastructure and business investment firm said it...

Fri, 09/12/2022 - 09:51


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


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