Bids, mergers and takeovers


Warehouse REIT suitor Blackstone mulls next steps after snub

Blackstone Inc said Tuesday it is ‘considering its options’ after being snubbed by Warehouse REIT PLC, as the industrial property investor’s board shifted its support...

Tue, 01/07/2025 - 10:27


UK competition watchdog OK’s £4 billion Direct Line buy by Aviva

The UK Competition & Markets Authority on Tuesday green lit Aviva PLC’s takeover of Bromley, London-based car and home insurer Direct Line Insurance Group PLC.

London-based...

Tue, 01/07/2025 - 10:03


EARNINGS: S-Ventures loss narrows; Deltic Energy loss balloons

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

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S-Ventures PLC - London-based company that...

Mon, 30/06/2025 - 22:05


Oakley Capital to receive about £30 million from Origin’s vLex sale

Oakley Capital Investments Ltd on Monday noted Oakley Capital Origin Fund has agreed to sell legaltech platform vLex to Clio, a Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada-based...

Mon, 30/06/2025 - 14:32


EARNINGS: River Global trims loss; SIMEC swings to red on revaluations

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

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River Global PLC - London-based asset...

Mon, 30/06/2025 - 13:09


Deltic Energy agrees £7 million takeover by Viaro Energy subsidiary

Deltic Energy PLC on Monday announced it agreed to a takeover by Rockrose Energy Ltd, a subsidiary of London-based Viaro Energy Ltd.

Viaro Energy is...

Mon, 30/06/2025 - 12:28


Henderson European says Novo Nordisk hurts asset value ahead of merger

Henderson European Trust PLC on Monday announced a lower dividend as net asset value declined, ahead of its proposed merger with Fidelity European Trust PLC.

The...

Mon, 30/06/2025 - 10:40


Chemring buys radio systems and tracking products maker Landguard

Chemring Group PLC on Monday said it will acquire Landguard Nexus Ltd for up to £20 million, expanding its Roke business.

Both companies focus on...

Mon, 30/06/2025 - 10:14


PRS REIT mulls strategic options as talks with Long Harbour continue

PRS REIT PLC on Monday said takeover talks continue with London-based real estate investment management firm Long Harbour Ltd in the absence of any ‘superior’...

Mon, 30/06/2025 - 10:09


WH Smith cuts sale price for high street business amid softer trading

WH Smith PLC on Monday said it has completed the sale of its high street business to Modella Capital Ltd but for a lower price...

Mon, 30/06/2025 - 09:14


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