Bids, mergers and takeovers


William Hill shareholders approve Caesars Group takeover bid

Betting company William Hill's shareholders have approved a £2.9 billion takeover bid from US casino giant Caesars Group.

In a virtual meeting held earlier today,...

Thu, 19/11/2020 - 14:20


Rosneft sells 10% stake in Vostok Oil

Rosneft Oil has sold its 10% stake in Vostok Oil.

The stake is being sold to commodity company Trafigura for an undisclosed price.

The Russian...

Wed, 18/11/2020 - 14:06


Hemogenyx Pharma in £60m fundraise

Hemogenyx Pharmaceuticals is seeking £60 million of investment via a new fundraising programme.

The pharmaceutical company has signed an agreement with Bahamas-based Mint Capital to...

Wed, 18/11/2020 - 13:20


CMA inviting further input over Breedon / Cemex merger

The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has invited further input as it reviews the potential acquisition of Cemex Investments by Breedon Group.

Citing competition concerns,...

Wed, 11/11/2020 - 14:12


Tullow completes £575m Ugandan assets sale

Tullow Oil has completed the sale of its Ugandan assets to Total.

Made in two considerations, this sale will see Tullow receive $575 million in...

Tue, 10/11/2020 - 13:05


Yu Group acquires business customer book of Midlands energy group

Independent supplier of gas, electricity and water to the UK business sector, Yu Group has acquired the business customer book of a Midlands-based energy group...

Mon, 09/11/2020 - 09:55


Countrywide receives all-cash offer of 250p per share

Estate agent Countrywide said it had received an indicative takeover approach from Connells Limited in cash at 250p per share. The approach was said to...

Mon, 09/11/2020 - 09:24


Pan African proposes to acquire tailings retreatment projects

Pan African Resources has entered into a conditional sale-of-shares agreements to acquire the total share capital and associated shareholder loans and other claims of Mogale...

Fri, 06/11/2020 - 14:35


Tesco gets green light to sell Thai stores to CP Group

Thailand's antitrust regulator, the Office of Trade Competition Commission (OTCC), has given approval for the sale of supermarket giant Tesco's Thai business to CP Group....

Fri, 06/11/2020 - 14:08


HSBC offers to buy €5 billion of its notes

HSBC Holdings is offering cash in exchange for its €2 billion in 1.50% notes due March 2022, €1.5 billion floating rate notes due September 2022,...

Fri, 06/11/2020 - 13:28


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