Bids, mergers and takeovers


Alpha agrees to £1.81 billion takeover by US payment firm Corpay

Alpha Group International PLC on Wednesday agreed to a £1.81 billion takeover offer from Corpay Inc, an Atlanta, Georgia-based payment provider.

Alpha shares were up...

Wed, 23/07/2025 - 12:04


Canal+ gets antitrust approval in South Africa to acquire MultiChoice

MultiChoice Group Ltd and Canal+ SA on Wednesday said the Competition Tribunal of South Africa has approved the French company’s takeover of the South African...

Wed, 23/07/2025 - 08:12


Albion Enterprise ups return in first annual report since merger

Albion Enterprise VCT PLC on Tuesday reported its results for the year ended March 31.

The London-based investor, which is focused on longer term capital growth,...

Tue, 22/07/2025 - 18:28


Anexo agrees to takeover offer from DBAY Advisors funds

Anexo Group PLC on Tuesday announced that it has agreed to a takeover offer from a ’Bidco’ entity controlled by funds managed or advised by...

Tue, 22/07/2025 - 18:14


TRADING UPDATES & EARNINGS: hVIVO expects interim revenue decline

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

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Headlam Group PLC -...

Tue, 22/07/2025 - 17:52


Dowlais shareholders give go-ahead for takeover by American Axle

Dowlais Group PLC on Tuesday announced that the requisite majority of its shareholders have voted for its ‘recommended cash and share combination’ with American Axle...

Tue, 22/07/2025 - 16:58


Inchcape expands European operations as buys Iceland’s Askja

Inchcape PLC on Tuesday said it has agreed to acquire Askja, Iceland’s leading automotive distributor, for an undisclosed sum.

‘This bolt-on acquisition further scales and enhances...

Tue, 22/07/2025 - 09:33


Greencore increases full-year outlook after an ‘outstanding’ quarter

Greencore Group PLC on Tuesday raised full-year guidance after reporting that the good weather and new business wins boosted sales in the financial third quarter....

Tue, 22/07/2025 - 09:07


Compass lifts guidance amid strong sales growth and European expansion

Compass Group PLC on Tuesday raised guidance as it announced the expansion of its European business with the €1.5 billion acquisition of Vermaat Groep BV.

In...

Tue, 22/07/2025 - 08:39


IN BRIEF: Tullow Oil seals $120 million deal for Kenya assets sale

Tullow Oil PLC - oil and gas producer in West African countries of Ghana and Ivory Coast - Signs agreement for sale of its Kenyan...

Tue, 22/07/2025 - 06:59


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