Bids, mergers and takeovers


TRADING UPDATES: Vaultz to raise funds via placing and retail offer

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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Vaultz Capital PLC - operating company...

Tue, 01/07/2025 - 21:56


Santander announces £2.65 billion acquisition of TSB

Banco Santander SA on Tuesday announced a £2.65 billion, all-cash acquisition of UK retail bank TSB Bank PLC from smaller Spanish peer Banco de Sabadell...

Tue, 01/07/2025 - 19:27


Mkango Resources extends exclusivity period for possible Crown deal

Mkango Resources Ltd on Tuesday saw it shares surge as it reported an amendement to its letter of intent regarding its potential combination with Crown...

Tue, 01/07/2025 - 16:15


IN BRIEF: BioPharma Credit to be repaid following disposal by BioCryst

BioPharma Credit PLC - London-based closed-ended investment company focused on the life sciences industry - Investment Manager Pharmakon Advisors LP notes that BioCryst Pharmaceuticals Inc...

Tue, 01/07/2025 - 14:20


IN BRIEF: Shuka Minerals loan raised to acquire Leopard Exploration

Shuka Minerals PLC - Africa-focused mine operator and developer - Says Gathoni Muchai Investments agrees to increase unsecured, interest-free and non-convertible loan by £1.5 million...

Tue, 01/07/2025 - 14:20


Primary Health Properties shareholders approve Assura takeover

Primary Health Properties PLC said on Tuesday its shareholders have supported its plan to acquire peer Assura PLC.

The requisite majority of shareholders voted for...

Tue, 01/07/2025 - 14:18


UK CMA mulls investigation of Global Payments and Worldpay merger

The UK Competition & Markets Authority on Tuesday said it is considering the competition repercussions of payment technology firm Global Payments Inc’s acquisition of Worldpay...

Tue, 01/07/2025 - 13:18


ADVFN acquires trading platform operator Capital Markets Group

ADVFN PLC on Tuesday said it is acquiring Capital Markets Group Ltd, in a move to focus more on small cap investors.

The London-based investment...

Tue, 01/07/2025 - 12:55


IN BRIEF: Oakley Capital expands portfolio of heritage brands

Oakley Capital Investments Ltd - provider of access to private equity funds managed by investment adviser Oakley Capital Ltd - Expands portfolio of heritage brands,...

Tue, 01/07/2025 - 11:52


CLS Holdings sells German properites for €41.3 million to repay debt

CLS Holdings PLC on Tuesday reported the disposal of two properties in Germany, with the proceeds earmarked for debt repayment.

The London-based commercial property investment...

Tue, 01/07/2025 - 10:52


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