Bids, mergers and takeovers


Intertek buys ‘highly complementary’ Professional Testing Laboratory

Intertek Group PLC on Wednesday said it has bought Professional Testing Laboratory LLC, a provider of testing services to the flooring industry.

The assurance, testing,...

Wed, 26/11/2025 - 08:30


Alphawave says key regulatory approvals received for Qualcomm takeover

Alphawave IP Group PLC on Tuesday said several regulatory conditions for its recommended takeover by Qualcomm Inc have now been satisfied, allowing the transaction to...

Tue, 25/11/2025 - 16:09


Domino’s Pizza Group puts buying second brand on hold as CEO leaves

Domino’s Pizza Group PLC on Tuesday said Andrew Rennie has stepped down immediately as chief executive officer, and the company ruled out the acquisition of...

Tue, 25/11/2025 - 09:50


IMI agrees £225 million sale of Truflo Marine business to Fairbanks

IMI PLC on Monday announced the £225 million disposal of its Truflo Marine business to Fairbanks Morse Defense.

The Birmingham based designer of engineering products...

Mon, 24/11/2025 - 08:43


Inspecs extends offer deadline as Safilo competes with private equity

Inspecs on Friday extended the deadline for potential acquisition bids, as it acknowledged possible offers from Milan-listed Safilo Group Spa and British private equity firms....

Fri, 21/11/2025 - 13:59


Hammerson raises guidance and takes full ownership of Reading’s Oracle

Hammerson PLC on Friday said it has bought the remaining 50% interest in The Oracle in Reading, England from its joint venture partner for £104.5...

Fri, 21/11/2025 - 13:18


IAG joins race to bid for stake in Portugal’s state airline TAP

International Consolidated Airlines Group SA on Friday confirmed its interest in bidding for a stake in Portugal’s state airline, Transportes Aereos Portugueses SA, also known...

Fri, 21/11/2025 - 12:00


PRESS: Unilever considering sale of Marmite, Colman’s brands - Reuters

Unilever PLC is considering the sale of several iconic British food brands, including Marmite yeast spread, Colman’s mustard and Bovril beef extract, Reuters reported late...

Fri, 21/11/2025 - 10:25


Bodycote completes €22 million disposal of French facilities

Bodycote PLC on Friday said it has completed the sale of 10 business sites to French asset manager Arcole.

The Macclesfield, England-based thermal processing firm received...

Fri, 21/11/2025 - 09:57


IN BRIEF: HgCapital Trust gains from Intelerad sale to GE Healthcare

HgCapital Trust PLC - provides access to private equity investments of manager Hg - Hg makes full exit from Intelerad Medical Systems Inc, selling its...

Fri, 21/11/2025 - 09:32


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