Bids, mergers and takeovers


UPDATE: Rio Tinto in early negotiations to take over Glencore

Rio Tinto PLC on Friday confirmed that it is in early talks to acquire peer Glencore PLC in what is dubbed an ‘all-share merger’.

The...

Fri, 09/01/2026 - 06:08


Glencore confirms in talks over possible merger with Rio Tinto

Glencore PLC on Thursday said it is in preliminary discussions with Rio Tinto PLC about a possible combination of some or all of their businesses,...

Thu, 08/01/2026 - 22:16


TRADING UPDATES: Genflow Biosciences lays out hopes for 2026

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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Genflow Biosciences PLC - London-based biotechnology...

Thu, 08/01/2026 - 21:10


Clarkson buys technology provider Zuma Labs for undisclosed sum

Clarkson PLC on Thursday announced the acquisition of Zuma Labs Ltd, which it expects to expedite Zuma’s strategy to expand the market reach of its...

Thu, 08/01/2026 - 13:09


Computacenter boosts US and Indian operations with AgreeYa purchase

Computacenter PLC on Thursday announced the acquisition of AgreeYa Solutions Inc for an enterprise value of up to $120 million.

Folsom, California-based AgreeYa Solutions is...

Thu, 08/01/2026 - 09:37


UPDATE: UK CMA moves AB Foods buy of Hovis bread to in-depth probe

The UK Competition & Markets Authority on Thursday said it has moved its review of the acquisition of Hovis Group Ltd by Associated British Foods...

Thu, 08/01/2026 - 08:39


TRADING UPDATES: Galantas Gold buys Andacollo Oro gold project

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

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Galantas Gold Corp - developing Omagh...

Wed, 07/01/2026 - 20:37


IN BRIEF: Saga to replace Bakkavor on FTSE 250 after buy by Greencore

Saga PLC - Kent, England-based provider of products and services for people over 50 - FTSE Russell announces that Saga will return to the FTSE...

Wed, 07/01/2026 - 18:59


TT Electronics buy by Cicor Technologies collapses; TT chair to resign

TT Electronics PLC shareholder DBAY Advisors Ltd on Wednesday said it was pleased Cicor Technologies Ltd did not succeed in buying TT Electronics.

Meanwhile TT...

Wed, 07/01/2026 - 16:32


Saba criticises SpaceX sell-down, calls again for EWIT board changes

Edinburgh Worldwide Investment Trust PLC on Wednesday called for shareholders to vote against Saba Capital Management LP’s attempts to replace multiple directors, ahead of its...

Wed, 07/01/2026 - 12:03


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