Bids, mergers and takeovers


Spectris interim revenue up and outlook affirmed after backing KKR bid

Spectris PLC on Thursday said it expects annual profit in line with expectations, after a ‘robust’ half-year.

The provider of precision measurement instruments, test equipment...

Thu, 07/08/2025 - 11:42


Epwin shares jump as board agrees £167 million takeover by Laumann

Epwin Group PLC on Thursday said it has accepted a takeover bid from a UK subsidiary of Laumann Stiftung & Co KG, a Germany-based provider...

Thu, 07/08/2025 - 11:21


Just Group half year sales drop in ‘quieter’ defined benefits market

Just Group PLC on Thursday reported a decline in half year pension revenue reflecting lower defined benefit sales, a week after accepting a £2.4 billion...

Thu, 07/08/2025 - 11:19


Deliveroo eyes top end growth but swings to interim loss on deal costs

Deliveroo PLC on Thursday said it had a ‘positive’ first half of the year, with the company now expecting growth at the top end of...

Thu, 07/08/2025 - 10:30


EARNINGS AND TRADING: Tortilla Mexican Grill LFL sales growth slows

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

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Tortilla Mexican Grill...

Wed, 06/08/2025 - 22:08


THG to post decline in half-year earnings; agrees Claremont disposal

THG PLC on Wednesday announced it has agreed to sell its flavourings brand Claremont Ingredients, as the business expects to post a double-digit decline in...

Wed, 06/08/2025 - 13:42


PHP says Assura offer acceptances up shy of 3% as deadline nears

Primary Health Properties PLC reported on Wednesday that its new offer has been accepted by just over 3% of shareholders of Assura PLC.

As at...

Wed, 06/08/2025 - 11:57


Tritax Big Box REIT lifts dividend as UKCM deal lifts rental income

Tritax Big Box REIT on Wednesday said rental income received a boost from last year’s UK Commercial Property REIT acquisition, while its portfolio value grew.

Shares...

Wed, 06/08/2025 - 11:41


IN BRIEF: Sirius Real Estate buys two business parks in UK and Germany

Sirius Real Estate Ltd - London and Johannesburg-listed property investor - Acquires a business park in Dresden, Germany for €23.4 million and one in Bedford,...

Wed, 06/08/2025 - 09:11


Gran Tierra Energy buys two new assets in Ecuador for $15.6 million

Gran Tierra Energy Inc said its subsidiaries have agreed to buy all of GeoPark Ecuador SA’s and Frontera Energy Colombia Corp Sucursal Ecuador’s interests in...

Tue, 05/08/2025 - 15:43


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