Bids, mergers and takeovers


TRADING UPDATES: Mast Energy unveils ‘major’ new AI data centre strategy

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

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Pennant International Group PLC -...

Tue, 16/09/2025 - 19:21


Thor Energy sells mining joint venture to Tivan for £4.3 million

Thor Energy PLC on Tuesday said it has signed a term sheet with Darwin, Australia-based minerals firm Tivan Ltd to sell the FRAM joint venture...

Tue, 16/09/2025 - 15:59


Xtract Resources buys two antimony licences in Morocco for $105,000

Xtract Resources PLC said its 80%-owned subsidiary, Wildstone Sarl, has acquired two further antimony exploration licences in Morocco.

The Australia and Zambia-focused miner said assessment...

Tue, 16/09/2025 - 15:28


UK CMA launches investigation into Global Payments, Worldpay merger

The UK Competition & Markets Authority on Tuesday said it has launched an investigation into payment technology firm Global Payments Inc’s planned $24.25 billion acquisition...

Tue, 16/09/2025 - 11:39


UK’s CMA seeks views on Unite takeover of Empiric Student Property

The UK Competition & Markets Authority on Tuesday invited comments on Unite Group PLC’s proposed acquisition of Empiric Student Property PLC, as it began its...

Tue, 16/09/2025 - 09:16


IN BRIEF: No China watchdog decision on Spirent takeover yet

Spirent Communications PLC - Crawley, England-based test and assurance solutions provider - A Chinese regulatory decision for the acquisition of Spirent by Keysight Technologies Inc...

Tue, 16/09/2025 - 06:56


Knights posts double-digit profit decline on acquisition-related costs

Knights Group Holdings PLC on Monday reported a decline in profit during its most recent financial year, as acquisition-related expenses hurt the firm’s bottom line...

Mon, 15/09/2025 - 18:30


DP Poland loss narrows as Pizzeria 105 takeover brightens outlook

DP Poland PLC on Monday reported a narrowed loss during the first half of 2025, as revenue was boosted by improved system sales, and its...

Mon, 15/09/2025 - 13:27


KKR’s planned acquisition of Spectris clears US waiting period

Spectris PLC on Monday said it has cleared the US waiting period for takeover by New York-based private equity firm Kohlberg Kravis Roberts & Co.

The...

Mon, 15/09/2025 - 11:50


Mears buys property surveyor Pennington Choices for £9.5 million

Mears Group PLC on Monday said it has acquired property surveying and consultancy business Pennington Choices Group Ltd for a total of £9.5 million.

The...

Mon, 15/09/2025 - 11:48


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