Bids, mergers and takeovers


LXi REIT inks £500 million deal with Sainsbury's to buy 18 stores

LXi REIT PLC on Thursday said it has exchanged contracts with J Sainsbury PLC to buy 18 prime grocery stores, on a sale and leaseback...

Thu, 22/09/2022 - 09:20


TOP NEWS: Halma reiterates full-year guidance on ‘good’ first half

Halma PLC on Thursday said its progress in the first half of its financial year to date has been in line with expectations, despite a...

Thu, 22/09/2022 - 08:51


TRADING UPDATES: AB Dynamics revenue up; SDI Group trades in line

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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Permanent TSB Group Holdings...

Wed, 21/09/2022 - 20:02


IN BRIEF: Manx Financial Group acquires 50% of Payment Assist

Manx Financial Group PLC - Isle of Man-based financial services firm - Completes acquisition of initial 50.1% interest of short-term lender Payment Assist Ltd by...

Wed, 21/09/2022 - 18:00


John Wood says $1.9 billion unit sale ‘transforms’ balance sheet

John Wood Group PLC shares climbed on Wednesday after the company said it is mulling ‘capital allocation options’ after sealing a deal to sell its...

Wed, 21/09/2022 - 17:33


UPDATE: Land Securities sells London office asset for £809 million

Land Securities Group PLC on Wednesday to sell an office development in London for over £800 million.

The London-based property developer and investor said...

Wed, 21/09/2022 - 16:13


WPP grows in Latin America with JeffreyGroup acquisition

Advertising company WPP PLC said it has boosted its Latin American presence with a deal to acquire JeffreyGroup.

WPP shares were 0.6% higher at...

Wed, 21/09/2022 - 15:31


XPS Pensions buys Penfida; outlook lifted above previous guidance

XPS Pensions Group PLC on Wednesday said it bought Penfida Ltd, a corporate finance and covenant advisor to UK pension funds, as it also issued...

Wed, 21/09/2022 - 14:48


LXi REIT confirms £500 million talks with Sainsbury to buy stores

LXi REIT PLC on Wednesday confirmed that it is in talks with J Sainsbury PLC to buy 18 prime grocery stores, on a sale and...

Wed, 21/09/2022 - 10:37


Keywords Studios interim profit rises; acquires developer Smoking Gun

Keywords Studios PLC on Wednesday reported a robust performance in the first half of 2022, with a double-digit rise in profit and revenue as a...

Wed, 21/09/2022 - 10:10


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