Bids, mergers and takeovers


PRESS: Shell rumoured to be against BP buyout as merger head exits

Shell PLC’s head of mergers & acquisitions team has left the company after clashing with Chief Executive Wael Sawan over a proposed takeover of rival...

Tue, 16/12/2025 - 09:58


Serica Energy buys assets from Centrica majority-owned Spirit Energy

Centrica PLC on Tuesday announced the sale of a number of Spirit Energy Ltd’s southern North Sea assets to Serica Energy PLC.

Centrica, the Berkshire,...

Tue, 16/12/2025 - 09:37


Anglo American/Teck merger given green light by Canadian government

Anglo American PLC and Teck Resources Ltd on Tuesday said the Canadian government has approved their proposed merger of equals under the Investment Canada Act,...

Tue, 16/12/2025 - 08:53


EARNINGS AND TRADING: Sure Ventures’ NAV falls, Amigo swings to profit

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

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Kelso Group Holdings...

Mon, 15/12/2025 - 21:20


IN BRIEF: Aquila European Renewables progresses on asset disposals

Aquila European Renewables PLC - managed by Aquila Capital, invests in European renewable energy assets - Completes €36.6 million sale of Danish assets Holmen II...

Mon, 15/12/2025 - 19:55


Safilo rules out own bid after Inspecs accepts takeover offer

Safilo Group Spa on Monday said it does not intend to make a takeover offer for Inspecs Group PLC, after Inspecs accepted an offer from...

Mon, 15/12/2025 - 11:20


PRESS: UK roadside recovery providers AA and RAC eye sale or IPO - FT

The private equity owners of rival roadside recovery firms AA and RAC are seeking exits, either via a sale to strategic buyers or other private...

Mon, 15/12/2025 - 10:16


DBAY to oppose TT Electronics takeover by Cicor after ruling out bid

DBAY Advisors Ltd on Monday said it plans to vote against a planned £287 million takeover of TT Electronics PLC but ruled out making a...

Mon, 15/12/2025 - 09:34


HSBC’s move to take Hang Seng Bank private backed by board committee

HSBC Holdings PLC on Monday received support for its planned buy out of minority investors in Hong Kong lender Hang Seng Bank Ltd.

HSBC, the London-based...

Mon, 15/12/2025 - 08:59


PRESS: Next in talks to buy shoe shop chain Russell & Bromley - Sky

Next PLC is among the parties in talks to potentially acquire shoe retailer Russell & Bromley, Sky News reported on Saturday.

Next, which closed up 0.2%...

Sun, 14/12/2025 - 12:08


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