Bids, mergers and takeovers


Thousands of UK jobs saved as Petrofac set to be purchased

Thousands of jobs in the North Sea are safe as part of energy services firm Petrofac Ltd looks set to be bought.

CB&I announced on Christmas...

Sat, 27/12/2025 - 12:14


EARNINGS AND TRADING: Digital 9 say won’t take further stake in Arqiva

The following is a round-up of earnings and trading updates by London-listed companies, issued this and last week and not separately reported by Alliance News:

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Grit...

Wed, 24/12/2025 - 16:18


SolGold recommends shareholders support Jiangxi Copper offer

SolGold PLC on Wednesday said it has agreed to an all-cash acquisition by Jiangxi Copper (Hong Kong) Investment Company Ltd.

JCHK is the wholly-owned investment arm...

Wed, 24/12/2025 - 14:20


Secure Trust Bank eyes shareholder returns after vehicle finance sale

Secure Trust Bank PLC on Wednesday said it has agreed to sell its Consumer Vehicle Finance business to private equity funds for just under £460...

Wed, 24/12/2025 - 13:52


IN BRIEF: PipeHawk shares jump as banks £1 million from Utsi sale

PipeHawk PLC - Cinderford, England-based engineering solutions for utilities, government and rail industries - Enters into a binding conditional agreement to sell its Utsi Electronics...

Wed, 24/12/2025 - 12:12


AIM WINNERS & LOSERS: PipeHawk to sell Utsi Electronics unit

The following stocks are the leading risers and fallers on AIM on Wednesday.

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AIM - WINNERS

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PipeHawk PLC, up 44% at 2.3 pence, 12-month range 1.05p-2.85p. The...

Wed, 24/12/2025 - 11:02


IN BRIEF: Roadside Real Estate buys petrol stations amid retail shift

Roadside Real Estate PLC - Abingdon, England-based investor in roadside property such as petrol stations and convenience stores - Agrees acquisition of Gardner Retail Ltd...

Wed, 24/12/2025 - 10:07


PRESS: Barclays, NatWest, RBC bid to buy wealth manager Evelyn - Sky

Barclays PLC and NatWest Group PLC are through to the second round of bidding for wealth management group Evelyn Partners, Sky News reported late Tuesday....

Wed, 24/12/2025 - 09:34


BP to net $6 billion from sale of 65% stake in Castrol to Stonepeak

BP PLC on Wednesday said it will receive proceeds of around $6 billion from the sale of a 65% stake in its lubricants brand Castrol...

Wed, 24/12/2025 - 08:50


Greenland approves sale of 80 Mile mine project to Amaroq

80 Mile PLC on Tuesday said the government of Greenland has approved the sale of the Kangerluarsuk zinc-lead-silver project to fellow AIM listing Amaroq Ltd.

80...

Tue, 23/12/2025 - 12:15


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