Bids, mergers and takeovers


Mitie swings to profit, reinstates final dividend and unveils buyback

Mitie Group PLC on Thursday said that it has swung to an annual profit as revenue climbed thanks to new contract wins.

Shares in the...

Thu, 09/06/2022 - 10:21


Senior buys hydraulics firm Spencer Aerospace for up to $100 million

Senior PLC on Thursday said it has acquired Spencer Aerospace Manufacturing LLC, a Valencia, California-based maker of high-pressure hydraulic fluid fittings for use in commercial...

Thu, 09/06/2022 - 10:00


TOP NEWS: Mediclinic International turns down Remgro's cash offer

South Africa-headquartered private hospital operator Mediclinic International PLC on Thursday it has knocked back an unsolicited offer from a consortium that includes Johannesburg-listed investment firm...

Thu, 09/06/2022 - 09:12


TOP NEWS: FirstGroup rejects takeover offer from I Squared Capital

FirstGroup PLC on Thursday said it has rejected a possible takeover offer from I Squared Capital Advisors (UK) LLP, saying the firm cash component undervalues...

Thu, 09/06/2022 - 09:00


TRADING UPDATES: Altona Rare Earths positive on Monte Maumbe project

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

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Cambridge Cognition Holdings PLC...

Wed, 08/06/2022 - 21:23


Blancco Technology buys WipeDrive for up to $10 million

Data security company Blancco Technology Group PLC on Wednesday said it has acquired Utah, US-based WipeDrive Inc.

Blancco said that WipeDrive, formerly known as...

Wed, 08/06/2022 - 15:02


IN BRIEF: Marlowe buys compliance consultancy HR Solutions

Marlowe PLC - London-based software & service provider for safety and regulatory compliance - Buys compliance consultancy Business HR Solutions Consultancy Ltd & Business Human...

Wed, 08/06/2022 - 14:45


IN BRIEF: Keywords Studios buys US games studio Forgotten Empires

Keywords Studios PLC - Dublin-based technical and creative services provider to video game industry - Agrees to buy US game development studio Forgotten Empires LLC...

Wed, 08/06/2022 - 13:22


CORRECT: Somers raises stake in PCF to 71% as gets new takeover idea

(Correcting that Somers's stake rises to 71%, rather than 73%, due to error by PCF.)

PCF Group PLC on Tuesday said its majority shareholder Somers...

Wed, 08/06/2022 - 12:10


HgCapital Trust's stake in Access Group boosted by Hg investment

HgCapital Trust PLC on Wednesday said its investment manager Hg is investing further in Loughborough-based software company Access Group, lifting the value of its own...

Wed, 08/06/2022 - 12:06


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