Bids, mergers and takeovers


IN BRIEF: Fraser increases Hugo Boss investment; notes investigation

Frasers Group PLC - Shirebrook, England-based retail group which owns stores House of Fraser and Sports Direct - Notes recent press reports regarding the historic...

Thu, 07/04/2022 - 19:44


IN BRIEF: Arden in discussion with Ince regarding NOMAD rejection

Arden Partners PLC - corporate adviser and multi-service stockbroker based in London - Enters discussion with Ince Group PLC following the rejection of its Nominated...

Thu, 07/04/2022 - 19:18


Marshalls raises £187 million to fund Marley Group acquisition

Marshalls PLC on Thursday said it has raised around £187 million through a capital raising, which will go towards partly funding the acquisition of pitched...

Thu, 07/04/2022 - 10:34


TOP NEWS: 888 in cash raise to fund now cheaper William Hill unit buy

888 Holdings PLC confirmed on Thursday said it will conduct an accelerated bookbuild to fund the acquisition of William Hill's non-US operations, also adding the...

Thu, 07/04/2022 - 09:19


Marshalls to acquire roof manufacturer Marley Group for £535 million

Marshalls PLC said on Wednesday it entered into a conditional agreement to acquire pitched roof system manufacturer Marley Group PLC for £535 million.

The...

Wed, 06/04/2022 - 17:37


Financials Acquisition, insurance technology SPAC, to float in London

(Alliance News) Financials Acquisition Corp on Wednesday said it intends to list on the main market of the London Stock Exchange, and raise £150 million...

Wed, 06/04/2022 - 14:31


Government to buy part of National Grid to help meet climate targets

The UK government will bring part of National Grid PLC back into public ownership to set up a new authority tasked with helping Britain reach...

Wed, 06/04/2022 - 13:35


Empire Metals acquires 70% stake in three Australian projects

Empire Metals Ltd on Wednesday purchased a 70% stake in three ‘highly prospective’ Australian-based copper-gold projects from Century Minerals Pty Ltd.

The London-based explorer and...

Wed, 06/04/2022 - 11:15


CHC disputes UK watchdog findings in Babcock merger inquiry

In the latest update on Wednesday to the UK competition regulator's investigation into Babcock International Group PLC's sale of its offshore helicopter business, CHC Group...

Wed, 06/04/2022 - 10:51


PRESS: ITV eyes bid for UK broadcaster Channel 4 - Telegraph

ITV PLC is interested in launching a bid for soon-to-be privatised UK broadcaster Channel 4, the Telegraph reported on Tuesday.

The Telegraph reported ITV...

Wed, 06/04/2022 - 09:53


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