Bids, mergers and takeovers

Sage buys Washington-based Lockstep for undisclosed sum

Sage Group PLC on Tuesday said it has acquired Lockstep, which provides cloud native technology to automate accounting workflows between companies.

Sage is a...

Tue, 16/08/2022 - 08:27

PRESS: Reebok-owner ABG to make £200 million bid for Ted Baker - Sky

US consumer goods group Authentic Brands Group is on the verge of announcing a £200 million takeover bid for fashion retailer Ted Baker PLC, Sky...

Mon, 15/08/2022 - 21:09

TOP NEWS: Thoma Bravo in talks for potential takeover of Darktrace

Darktrace PLC on Monday confirmed that it is in early stages of discussions with Thoma Bravo LP on a possible cash offer for the Cambridge-based...

Mon, 15/08/2022 - 19:22

IN BRIEF: Vp ends formal sales process as snubs all proposals

Vp PLC - Harrogate-based equipment rental firm - Concludes formal sales process first started in late April, and after careful review of all proposals, finds...

Mon, 15/08/2022 - 19:22

IN BRIEF: Samarkand pays deferred consideration for Napiers

Samarkand Group PLC - London-based e-commerce company - Will pay deferred consideration of £30,000 in the issue of 45,802 new shares at 65.5 pence each....

Mon, 15/08/2022 - 17:41

UPDATE: M&C Saatchi nears two final hostile takeover attempts

M&C Saatchi PLC on Monday found itself one step closer to two hostile final takeover attempts, to which it has yet to respond.

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Mon, 15/08/2022 - 14:36

IN BRIEF: Jangada receives sixth share tranche under Pedra Branca sale

Jangada Mines PLC - London-based mining company focused in Brazil - Receives sixth and final tranche of 500,000 shares in ValOre Metals Corp. Under the...

Mon, 15/08/2022 - 14:11

IN BRIEF: Seraphim Space portfolio firm terminates merger with Breeze

Seraphim Space Investment Trust PLC - London-based investor in space technology - Says its portfolio company D-Orbit SpA mutually agrees to terminate merger deal with...

Mon, 15/08/2022 - 11:45

Portmeirion Group buys home fragrance manufacturer AromaWorks

Portmeirion Group PLC on Monday said it has bought home fragrance manufacturer AromaWorks London from AromaWorks Ltd for £440,000.

The Stoke-on-Trent, England-based pottery company said...

Mon, 15/08/2022 - 11:35

IN BRIEF: Mears buys housing energy efficiency data firm IRT Surveys

Mears Group PLC - housing and social care provider - Buys IRT Surveys Ltd for up to £4.1 million. Says IRT offers data-led services focussed...

Mon, 15/08/2022 - 11:21

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