Bids, mergers and takeovers


TRADING UPDATES: Sureserve gets new CFO; Sareum notes GSK buys Sierra

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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Amati AIM?VCT?PLC - Edinburgh-based...

Wed, 13/04/2022 - 21:59


TRADING UPDATES: McKay backs Workspace offer; IOG fixes Blythe fault

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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Ediston Property Investment Co...

Wed, 13/04/2022 - 19:46


TOP NEWS: CareTech founders propose sweetened takeover tilt

CareTech Holdings PLC suitor Sheikh Holdings Group (Investments) Ltd upped its takeover proposal for the London-based social care services provider, matching an offer made by...

Wed, 13/04/2022 - 17:42


Avacta increases shareholding in drug developer AffyXell to 22%

Avacta Group PLC said on Wednesday it increased its shareholding in its South Korean joint venture, AffyXell Therapeutics.

The London-based life biotechnology company's holding...

Wed, 13/04/2022 - 17:33


IN BRIEF: Ted Baker says Sycamore to take part in formal sales process

Ted Baker PLC - London-based clothing retailer - Confirms that New York-based private equity firm Sycamore Partners Management will participate in its formal sales process,...

Wed, 13/04/2022 - 16:45


IN BRIEF: Ocean Outdoor rises with confirmation of talks with Atairos

Ocean Outdoor Ltd - London-based digital out-of-home advertising firm - Confirms it is in discussions with New York-based investment company Atairos regarding a possible offer...

Wed, 13/04/2022 - 15:01


TOP NEWS: GlaxoSmithKline to buy Sierra Oncology for $1.9 billion

GlaxoSmithKline PLC on Wednesday said it reached an agreement to acquire late-stage biopharmaceutical company Sierra Oncology Inc for $1.9 billion, or £1.5 billion.

The Brentford,...

Wed, 13/04/2022 - 09:34


IN BRIEF: Meggitt sells unit to CTS Ceramics Denmark for £59 million

Meggitt PLC - Coventry, England-based aerospace components maker - Sells Meggitt AS, a manufacturer of high performance piezoelectric ceramic components for medical and industrial applications,...

Wed, 13/04/2022 - 09:14


TRADING UPDATES: Gore Street fundraise; Pathfinder mulls disposal

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

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Martin Currie Global Portfolio...

Tue, 12/04/2022 - 21:51


No offer for McKay Securities from Canadian private equity firm

(Alliance News) McKay Securities PLC suitor Slate Asset Management LP on Tuesday said it does not intend to make an offer for the property firm....

Tue, 12/04/2022 - 18:29


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