Bids, mergers and takeovers


International Public Partnerships partially divests Angel Trains stake

International Public Partnerships Ltd on Monday reported the partial disposal of its stake in Angel Trains to a vehicle managed by European infrastructure fund manager,...

Mon, 11/08/2025 - 09:57


S4 Capital mulls merger with private equity-owned peer MSQ Partners

S4 Capital PLC on Monday confirmed it has received a merger proposal from MSQ Partners Group Ltd.

Responding Sky News report at the weekend, S4 Capital...

Mon, 11/08/2025 - 09:09


IN BRIEF: Gemfields to sell luxury brand Faberge for $50 million

Gemfields Group Ltd - London-based miner and marketer of coloured gemstones - Agrees to sell its entire interest in luxury brand Faberge Ltd to SMG...

Mon, 11/08/2025 - 07:44


PRESS: S4 Capital receives merger approaches - Sky News

Advertising agency S4 Capital PLC has received a number of merger approaches, Sky News reported on Saturday.

Executive Chair Martin Sorrell has been contacted by...

Sun, 10/08/2025 - 11:18


IN BRIEF: Advent says bid for Spectris final leaving way clear for KKR

Spectris PLC - London-based provider of high-tech instruments, test equipment and software - Advent International LP says 4,100 pence per share bid for Spectris is...

Fri, 08/08/2025 - 20:10


UPDATE: PHP lauds Assura for standing ground in offer recommendation

Primary Health Properties PLC on Friday applauded peer Assura PLC for re-affirming the fresh PHP offer, with Assura snubbing Kohlberg Kravis Robert & Co Inc...

Fri, 08/08/2025 - 17:49


UPDATE: Assura directors stick with PHP offer as they thwart KKR move

Assura PLC said on Friday its directors continued to back a revised offer from its peer Primary Health Properties PLC, despite efforts by Kohlberg Kravis...

Fri, 08/08/2025 - 15:22


KKR urges Assura board to switch horses as PHP offer deadline looms

Kohlberg Kravis Robert & Co Inc is still trying to convince Assura PLC’s board to recommend its ‘superior’ takeover offer over the one from Primary...

Fri, 08/08/2025 - 09:06


GSK wins settlement, future royalties in CureVac mRNA patent dispute

GSK PLC on Friday said it will receive an upfront payment of $370 million from CureVac BV, following a patent settlement involving BioNTech SE and...

Fri, 08/08/2025 - 08:53


Hammerson seals acquisition of 50% stake in Bullring & Grand Central

Hammerson PLC on Friday said it has wrapped up its acquisition of the remaining interest in Birmingham’s Bullring & Grand Central shopping centre.

The London-based...

Fri, 08/08/2025 - 08:17


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