Bids, mergers and takeovers


Pristine Capital to move to AIM amid £20 million office property buy

Pristine Capital PLC on Friday said it plans to move its London listing from the London Main Market to AIM, after signing heads of terms...

Mon, 30/06/2025 - 09:02


TRADING UPDATES: Likewise optimistic; Brave Bison trading improves

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

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Likewise Group PLC...

Fri, 27/06/2025 - 19:37


Court approves £56.4 million acquisition of Kinovo by Sureserve

Kinovo PLC on Friday said the Court has today approved the £56.4 million acquisition by Sureserve Group Ltd.

The London-based property services group announced the all-share...

Fri, 27/06/2025 - 17:48


BNP Paribas agrees to buy HSBC’s German custody and depositary bank

BNP Paribas SA on Friday said its Securities Services business has entered an agreement with HSBC Holdings PLC to buy its custody and depositary bank...

Fri, 27/06/2025 - 16:56


Next 15 confirms early talks for potential disposal of some brands

Next 15 Group PLC on Friday confirmed it is in early talks to dispose of some of its brands, a day after it announced a...

Fri, 27/06/2025 - 14:35


Beacon Energy eyes reverse takeover after ‘challenging’ year

Beacon Energy PLC on Friday said it was in discussions for a reverse takeover of a European gas project after ‘an extremely challenging’ year.

The...

Fri, 27/06/2025 - 14:25


PRESS: Centrica prepares to take 15% stake in Sizewell C nuclear plant

British Gas owner Centrica PLC is preparing to take a 15% stake in the UK’s new nuclear power plant Sizewell C, reports have said.

The head...

Fri, 27/06/2025 - 11:31


Haleon completes acquisition of remaining 12% in China joint venture

Haleon PLC on Friday said it completed the acquisition of the remaining 12% equity interest in Tianjin TSKF Pharmaceutical Co Ltd, its over-the-counter joint venture...

Fri, 27/06/2025 - 10:42


IN BRIEF: TotalEnergies acquires stake in Block 53 offshore Suriname

TotalEnergies SE - Paris-based energy company - Acquires 25% interest in Block 53, located offshore Surinane, from Spanish energy and petroleum company, Moeve. With this...

Fri, 27/06/2025 - 10:40


PRESS: Unilever pays $1.5 billion for personal care brand Dr Squatch

Unilever PLC is paying $1.5 billion for its acquisition of Dr Squatch, a maker of male grooming products, the Financial Times reported on Friday.

The London-based...

Fri, 27/06/2025 - 06:53


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