Bids, mergers and takeovers


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


Spirent first half revenue climbs but loss widens ahead of takeover

Spirent Communications PLC on Tuesday said revenue increased in the first half of the year but its pretax loss widened amid ‘macroeconomic headwinds’, as it...

Tue, 05/08/2025 - 11:28


Spectris backs £4.2 billion takeover offer from KKR over Advent

Spectris PLC on Tuesday withdrew its recommendation of a takeover offer from Advent International LP and instead backed an increased cash offer from funds advised...

Tue, 05/08/2025 - 11:00


Domino’s Pizza Group cuts outlook as sizes up ‘second brand’

Domino’s Pizza Group PLC on Tuesday lowered its annual outlook with ‘weak’ consumer confidence keeping a lid on sakes growth.

Shares in the firm fell...

Tue, 05/08/2025 - 10:18


IN BRIEF: Hitachi completes acquisition of Omnicom from Balfour Beatty

Hitachi Ltd - Tokyo-based conglomerate involved in technology, renewable energy, healthcare and infrastructure services - Completes the acquisition of digital rail monitoring business Omnicom from...

Mon, 04/08/2025 - 20:05


IN BRIEF: Pinewood completes acquisition of South Africa business

Pinewood Technologies Group PLC - Birmingham-based provider of software to the automotive retailing sector - Completes on Friday its acquisition of software-as-a-service business Pinewood Dealer...

Mon, 04/08/2025 - 13:22


Oakley Capital Investments says fund nears investment in Brevo

Oakley Capital Investments Ltd on Monday said the Oakley Capital VI fund has been granted exclusivity with a view to buying a co-controlling stake with...

Mon, 04/08/2025 - 12:08


Auction Technology sinks on profit warning; buys online marketplace

Auction Technology Group PLC shares plunged on Monday as it cut its margin guidance for the year and said it has bought vintage online marketplace...

Mon, 04/08/2025 - 11:36


MultiChoice enters reorganisation agreements before Canal+ takeover

MultiChoice Group Ltd on Monday said it has formally entered into agreements to reorganise some South African operations, before Paris-based Canal+ SA takes over the...

Mon, 04/08/2025 - 11:12


PHP receives marginal rise in acceptances from Assura shareholders

Primary Health Properties PLC reported on Monday the number of shareholders of Assura PLC, who have accepted its revised offer, remains below 2%.

As at...

Mon, 04/08/2025 - 07:59


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